This is a collection of ten stories, each on e about a different fabulous beast or mythical bird. The sum ptuous gold-highlighted illustrations make this Orchard Book of Mythical Birds & Beasts a delightful gift book. '

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by Hachette Children's Group .

Margaret Mayo is an acclaimed storyteller and author of many bestselling children's titles. A former teacher, she uses her wide-ranging experience with children in her writing. She lives in Brighton. Jane Ray is the Smarties-prize winning illustrator of over 30 books.