The Little Book of Magical Creatures by Elizabeth Pepper
& Barbara Stacy =A9 2009 The Witches=92 Almanac, Ltd.
ISBN: 978-0-9773703-9-9 178 pages Paperback $12.95 (U.S.)
www.TheWitchesAlmanac.com


An update of a classic (Magical Creatures), this volume
includes the addition of myths from far and wide. While this is
not a comprehensive work (after all, the title is The Little
Book of Magical Creatures), it does contain a fair sampling of
creatures domestic, wild, and fanciful.

This is the sort of book I wish had been available when my
children were much younger. It isn=92t fairy tales, but is a
nice collection of stories relating to the animal inhabitants
of our world. It=92s the sort of book children would enjoy
dipping into from time to time.

There are numerous animals which could have been included
in it, but that would have defeated the purpose of making
it a little book. Instead, the authors have chosen a good
representation and sought out information which may be unknown
to a majority of readers. They have succeeded in producing a
book which is a joy to explore.

I always enjoy books from The Witches Almanac Ltd. This one,
like all I have seen, is well produced and I expect that it
will hold up for the long haul. I am happy to add it to my
library, and I think you will be as well.