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"Cornelia Funke . . . is a warm, knowledgeable guide to the world of magical animals [. . .] Colorful illustrations by Ruby Warnecke will heighten young readers' appreciation for these engrossing creatures of legend." -Katie Daniels, The Wall Street Journal
Also available in Spanish: Seres fabulosos.
Dragons, unicorns, and thunderbirds are only a few of the fabulous creatures young children will meet in this book!
In this bright and bold introduction to fantastical and magical animals from around the globe, bestselling and celebrated fantasy author Cornelia Funke and illustrator Ruby Warnecke invite children into the fabulous world of myth and legend.
Cornelia Funke
Cornelia Funke tells stories for all ages—as storytellers do—for book eaters and those who don’t succumb easily to printed magic. She is the bestselling author of Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord, and the Inkworld and MirrorWorld series. She lives in Malibu, California, on her avocado farm with her donkeys, ducks, and dogs. Learn more about Cornelia at her website: www.corneliafunke.com.
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Anna Schmitt Funke
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Anna Schmitt Funke began her career as an art conservator. Now, however, her love of books and publishing has caught up with her. As the daughter of Cornelia Funke, Anna often translates her mother's books from German into English, as well as doing additional editorial work. She lives in Berlin, Germany, with her husband, daughter, and two cats.
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