If the title Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them was still available, it would be perfect for this book full of dazzling illustrations. A combination of fantastical zoo and mythological atlas, I could have spend many hours with this book as a kid.

This stunning and vibrant collection explores mythical beasts from all over the world. The selection of lesser-known mythology is accompanied by some of the most stunning illustrations I've ever seen. I'll be pre-ordering this for my shelf!

I can easily say this book is interesting and utterly stunning. This book had me thinking about it even when I wasn’t reading it. I kept wanting to get back to it so I could see all of the beautiful illustrations and visualise all these wonderful stories. I loved being able to read about so many different mythologies all in one place. Perfect for both those who have read a lot of mythology books like myself and thought just beginning to get into ancient mythology. It was very simple to understand but didn’t feel juvenile. I found it to be very engaging and entertaining. I will definitely be buying myself a copy when it is released. I am unsure if the finished copy will have colour illustrations or whether it will stay black and white but either way it is stunningly beautiful. I highly recommend it.

What a stunning book; it is honestly a work of art. Each page is truly a masterpiece and just so wonderful to look at and study. This was a joy to behold and read. The illustrations are so bright, vibrant and intricate. They're a rainbow of colours and just beautiful, even those of some seriously creepy looking spiders! I 'oohed' and 'aahed' at each page and loved how such bizarre and fantastical creatures were brought to life so vividly. The stories told to accompany each illustration were so interesting to read, each one a new insight into different countries and cultures across the globe. This was a fascinating read that would be great for lovers of mythology and those interested in learning more about cultures and folktales from different parts of the world. I would love to find some stories that are based on such tales as some of them are just so intriguing.

I would definitely recommend this book for those who love a beautiful coffee table book, children who loves folktales and those readers who love mythology. Thank you for such a beautiful experience!

Many thanks for allowing me to review this beautiful book. I thought this was a good mixture of legends from round the world that are both familiar and less well known. I loved the stories, in particular the Ahuizotl from South America, African Grootslang and Japanese Kurage-No-Hinotama a floating fiery jellyfish! The illustrations were absolutely wonderful and their vibrancy really lifts this book. Definitely one we will be stocking in our libraries.

This book is stunning!! The illustrations are gorgeous and it makes this book a serious pleasure to read. I have spent the afternoon reading the book with my daughter who loved it. I really enjoyed having the information about the mythical creature then having a small story about them. I also felt it was great the have myths from all over the world . I would highly recommend this book , not just for myself , but my daughter who is 11 loved it. We will definitely be purchasing when published ❤️

Thank you Laurence King Publishing and Netgalley for giving me access to the ARC of this book!
Firstly the illustrations are incredible! I found myself drifting away just admiring the art in this book. So wonderful and stimulating to the imagination- I can only imagine how much younger readers will enjoy this aspect!

Secondly the stories themselves are so good. They are simple to read, not too long, easy to follow and I love that they are broken down into location in which the myths belong throughout the world. It's a delightful book and as a myth loving adult I enjoyed it and I'm sure anyone young or old who enjoys mythology would love it!

Thank you NetGalley and Laurence King Publishing for gifting me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, the illustrations in the book are breathtakingly gorgeous! They’re bright, colorful, and just really spectacularly done!

Second, this is a great book for a younger reader just beginning to gain interest in mythology. It has a diverse range of stories from all over the world that are grouped by continent and is inclusive of many different cultures. The stories themselves are short, simple, and intriguing, which will definitely pique the interest of the readers.

Firstly, this book is gorgeous. I already have it on my wishlist for when it is available. I can't wait to see this in hand, because I'm sure that the pictures I thought were stunning on my tablet will be incredible in actual print.

I adore that this book is by continent and that there is a contents page as this made it easy for me to read it fully the first time through and then skip around a second time to look at the pictures and to ensure I had remembered a few details correctly.

I love how wide this range of mythologies are and how varied the creatures within are.

I'm sure children and mythology loving adults alike will appreciate this master piece.

I let out an actual gasp when I opened Mythopedia for the first time. This is an astonishingly gorgeous book packed to the brim with beautiful watercolour art!

In addition to the art (which I could wax on about for an age as I devoured every inch of the page), it's full of stories and descriptions of mythological creatures from every continent on Earth, and attempts to spend an equal time with each. I knew a lot about the European myths, but the rest came as an interesting surprise to me!

I will absolutely be purchasing a copy for myself to go with my already-rather-large collection of books on mythology and folklore. If the publishers were ever interested in turning this into a series bringing to life more myths and folk tales, I can imagine myself filling my shelves with each and every one!

Wow, what an awesome book with breathtakingly vibrant illustrations! 'Mythopedia' introduces readers to a variety of myths and creatures from all over the world. This would be best for upper elementary school aged readers and up as some of the creatures and stories are a little scary. Overall, an amazing book!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

This book is extremely detailed. Excellent illustrations and stories about the mythological creatures. Very well done. I like that it has mythology from all over the world making it more inclusive than most collections. I especially appreciated the Native American myths from North and South America.

The illustrations in this are absolutely stunning and really encapsulate the feel of these myths and legends. As a big fan of the topic, I've read pretty widely on the subject, and can say that these are by far my favourite images.. There's also a really diverse range of myths here, that cover a lot of the world which I really appreciated. I even found a few new stories that I had never read about before.

A wonderful collection, that has been well thought out and collected together in a systematic way that leaves it easy to read and enjoy. I devoured this in one sitting, and can't wait to reread it again if for the visual delights alone.

What initially drew me to this book was the vibrant cover art and the fact that it had Myth written in the name. I am a huge, huge fan of reading different myths and legends from all over the world. So when I saw this book, I knew I needed to read it!

Throughout the entire book, there is nothing but gorgeous illustrations accompanying each and every myth. The books is divided into countries so the reader is able to identify where each myth originated from. The myth descriptions and stories themselves are by no means difficult to follow or too rich in text, so younger readers should be able to easily read and follow along. There are some challenging phrases and words that a younger reader may have difficulty with, but it shouldn't be too much of an issue, especially if a parent is reading alongside them.

Overall, this is definitely one book that I will be purchasing for my own shelf and can't recommend enough! I also think it would be interesting if one day the author created a corresponding coloring book, or even included a few coloring pages at the end.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary eARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes. I'd like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me this opportunity!

This book is breathtaking. I think I actually gasped when opening it and seeing the artwork, and was so incredibly pleased to find most pages followed suit with the vibrant, magical illustrations covering entire pages. Especially because when it comes to imagining mythological creatures, it can be so difficult to picture them when it's simply listed as "this creature is part lion, part goat, part snake". The illustrations really help with that, showing these mythologies just as bizarre and wonderful as they are.

I really liked how at least half of the creatures were followed with a double-paged story relating to it, further solidifying their place in mythology. I loved how they were categorised by area too, spanning across the globe and giving you an introduction into many cultures. I already know I'd love to see a follow up to this book, with even more creatures or beings from mythologies across the world.

This is an absolutely stunning book, and one I'll definitely be buying physically to add to my mythology collection. It's one you can dip in and out of as you please, and I can fully envision myself going back and flipping through the pages of this book when I have a physical copy.

I don't think this is trying to be definitive, which is a good thing, for it's not. It's also a very good thing in its own way, for it has a fine scope, a deliriously colourful design, and some decent knowledge to impart. This look at the world's unusual mythological beings mostly sticks to the format of a four-paragraph introduction to it, resplendent with wonderful artwork, and a full-page portrait to accompany that. It will, at the relevant time, however, spin off for a second spread, where we get a simple telling of the key legend. Hence we get a hunting hare making out with the creature that helped it solve the post-Flood lack of ground, and one of the Amazon basin don't-go-near-the-water creatures leaving absolutely no witnesses to one of their attacks (so how do we know about it, then?!) - and that's just the Americas. This is structured by continent, and tries to be fair in how much time we spend in each. It's a sign of how ridiculously opulent it wants to be, that we get a beautiful but pointless map of the world with the continents on, just in case we don't know what the planet looks like. As for the artwork, it is very varied, and it is clearly a studio production and not the work of just one artiste, but the standard and quality is superlative (except for whatever the heck that is that the basilisk is staring at). So come here for a gentle, worldly-wise look at mythical beasts, but if you're the type to be done with the Americas, monstrously howl "what no chupacabra?!" and ditch it in all ignorance of how delectable it looks, then it will not be for you. A non-comprehensive coffee table approach is what this book aims for, and it achieves it like no other.

This book was absolutely stunning. I think I spent more time looking at the artwork than actually reading it. It was just amazing and I can see how it would be appealing to both kids and adults. The creatures covered were also really interested. I had heard of many, but I was pleasantly surprised by how many were included that I wasn't aware of. Kudos to the creators of this book - I think it is something that can be considered both fun and educational for readers of all ages.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy through Netgalley

Omg guys! Speaking to those that have this book, how freaking lovely are the pictures in this? I mean seriously though I audibly gasped when I opened this, then I made my husband look at it

I loved the artwork so much that I had to go out and find the artist(s). So behind the Good Wives and Warriors are these women, Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell. Their artwork is stunning. Here's their website where you can check them out - http://www.goodwivesandwarriors.co.uk/about/

As for the stories, I particularly liked that there were some unknown myths written in here. My favorite being "The Raven" and a story about how he unleashes the light on Earth.

Wow! In a time where the literature world is desperate for representation, this book answers the call. I imagine all these stories being told by parents and grandparents to their young ones in each corner of the world. This book unites all those stories in one and allows everyone to have a taste of those cultures. It is a fabulous addition to children's literature diet but also to their understanding of the world and growth. This book will definitely be seen in each and every classroom throughout the UK and beyond. Every home will vie to have this as their pride piece.

I love, love, love this beautiful book! Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me an e ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love reading about Mythology and this books did not disappoint. It is full of coloured illustrations of so many mythological creatures and their story. The art is gorgeous and captivating. The creatures are separated by regions and has rich text.

It was an absolute pleasure reading and browsing through it. Perfect addition to your library. Definitely getting it for my library and recommend you do too!