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Ever want to own a dragon?  Want to make friends with fairies or find out more about unicorns?  These books will tell you more about your favorite fantastic beasts!

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Learning About Unicorns
Alden, Laura

A collection of legends, folktales, and lore revealing the origins, history, habits, and powers of unicorns.

J398.2 ALD

Flower Fairies of the Autumn: A Celebration

Flower Fairies of the Spring: Poems and Pictures

Flower Fairies of the Summer: A Celebration

Flower Fairies of the Winter: A Celebration

Barker, Cicely Mary

Illustrated poems depict the fairies who live among the flowers.

J821.9 BAR

Draw Fantasy : Dragons, Centaurs & Other Mythological Characters
Cohen, Shari

Provides background information and drawing instructions for such mythical figures as King Arthur, Odysseus, and Aphrodite and creatures such as dragons, unicorns, and trolls.

J743.3 COH

The Unicorn Treasury
Coville, Bruce

A collection of stories, poems, and unicorn lore about the mythical creature.

J398.2 COV

Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology : the Complete Book of Dragons
Drake, Ernest

This encyclopedic, magical volume presents the long-lost research of the 19th-century dragonologist.

J398.2 DRA

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The Dragonology Handbook : a Practical Course in Dragons
Drake, Ernest

Attention, devoted dragonology students!  How many classic riddles do you know that could help you survive a dragon encounter? What dragon species attacks its victims with a "frosty blast" instead of a flame? Which historical questions should you ask a dragon in order to estimate its age?

J398.2 DRA

Unicorns
Gaffron, Norma

Examines scientific and legendary sources to explore the existence of unicorns.

J398.469 GAF

Behold...the Unicorns!
Gibbons, Gail

Unicorns are a source of endless fascination, and Gibbons provides a clear and concise explanation for their presence in the world's mythology and lore.

J398.2 GIB

The Truth About Unicorns
Giblin, James

Describes the origins of the unicorn, including the real-life animals that inspired it, and the various myths told about unicorns throughout the world.

J398.2 GIB

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Dragons
Hamilton, John

Learn about the fantasy and folklore behind these magnificent beasts.

J398.46 HAM

Elves and Fairies
Hamilton, John

Discover the fantasy and folklore behind these elusive creatures.

J398.2 HAM

Unicorns and Other Magical Creatures
Hamilton, John

Discusses the fantasy and folklore of unicorns and other mythical, magical creatures.

J398.4 HAM

How to Raise and Keep a Dragon by John Topsell
Nigg, Joe

This book tells about the wide range of different dragons available, the characteristics of each, and the equipment and supplies that every dragon owner should have on hand.

J 398.2 DRA

DragonArt : How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures
Peffer, Jessica

This book has great writing and superb illustrations and manages to do everything right from the front cover to the index.

J743.87 PEF

Dragons
Penner, Lucille Recht

Explores various myths surrounding dragons, spanning several cultures and time periods. Dragons in Chinese lore are gentle and kind; and the legendary Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl brings good luck; the classical fire-breathing dragons of Europe are fierce and terrifying.

J398.2 PEN

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Rowling, J.K.

A fun little book that details many of the magical creatures found in the Harry Potter world, and many that have not yet been mentioned.

J Fiction Rowling

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