And A Book: The Inhabitants of Myth

A young boy enjoys a slice of crumb cake and a glass of milk while reading a book about mythical creatures. The Unicorn on page one gets irritated by any crumbs dropped on her page, while the Dragon on the next page may lose his fire if the boy is careless and splashes any milk. The book is filled with nervous Unicorns, righteously indigent Golems, befuddled Leprechauns, aquaphobic Mermaids, and other colorful creatures of mythology. As the story progresses, neglect seems to befall each page, and the illustrated creature on that page reacts. Eventually, the book ends with a tender and magical ending that will warm the heart and show the power of the relationship between a boy and a book. The rich, layered illustrations, charming protagonist, and dynamic personalities of the book's inhabitants will draw the child into exploring this world of mythology over and again.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2020
Publisher: Notable Kids Publishing

A young boy nestled into a cozy corner, savoring a slice of crumb cake and a glass of milk, lost in the enchanting world of mythical creatures that unfolded before him. But he must exercise utmost caution, for the Unicorn on the first page, with her delicate sensibility, would be deeply offended by any crumbs that dared to fall upon her page. Similarly, the Dragon on the next page, whose fiery breath depended on the purity of his milk, would be greatly agitated by even the slightest splash. Yet, our curious boy was utterly captivated by this captivating book, and he delved deeper into its pages, eager to unravel the mysteries that lay within.

What he discovered was a tapestry of nervous Unicorns, righteous Golems, befuddled Leprechauns, and aquaphobic Mermaids, among other colorful creatures of mythology. As the story progressed, each page seemed to bear the mark of neglect, whether it was a sloppy spill, a reckless rip, or an unwarranted crayon doodle. And yet, the illustrated creatures who inhabited these pages reacted in unique and sometimes surprising ways.

Some grew irritable, their delicate emotions frayed by the careless actions of the boy. Others, however, showed resilience and adaptability, finding ways to overcome the obstacles that were placed before them. It was a testament to the depth and complexity of the mythology that had been woven into the book.

As the story reached its tender and magical conclusion, the boy's heart swelled with warmth. He realized that the power of the book lay not only in its words but also in the profound relationships that had formed between the boy and the mythical creatures that inhabited its pages. And a Book, with its quick, lyrical read, had become a gateway to a world of wonder and imagination, one that he would revisit time and time again.

But it was not just the story that captivated the boy. The rich, layered illustrations, the charming protagonist, and the dynamic personalities of the book's inhabitants drew him into exploring this world of mythology over and again. Each page became a new adventure, a chance to discover something new and fascinating about the creatures that had captured his heart.

In the end, the boy learned that books were not just repositories of knowledge but also portals to other worlds, where imagination could take flight and dreams could come true. And a Book, with its magical blend of words, illustrations, and characters, had become his most cherished companion on this incredible journey of discovery.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 244 x 288 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781733354806