Miss Turie's Magic Creatures
by Joy Keller (Author) Richard Watson (Illustrator)
Dragons, Chimeras, and Hydras, oh my!
Come explore Miss Turie's Magic Creatures, the most exotic pet store you've ever seen! Miss Turie guarantees to have the pet that's right for you, but can she find a match for her toughest customer yet? Told in an upbeat, fast-paced rhyme, children will laugh as they learn about mythical creatures and contemplate what they might be like as a household pet. Following the story is a catalog of each featured creature with a more detailed history.
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This exploration of ancient mythical creatures as potential pets satisfies with its double twist ending.
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Joy Keller is the author of several children's books, including Fungus is Among Us!, Miss Turie's Magic Creatures, and Monster Trucks. When she isn't writing stories or studying weird science, she can be found teaching fourth graders about writing and science, instead. She lives in New York with her husband, kids, and cats.
Ashley Belote is an independent illustrator living and working in Davidson, North Carolina. She has a background in traditional animation under the direction of Don Bluth. She earned her BA from Alderson Broaddus University and her MA in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. Her graduate study included a children's literature and illustration course through Simmons College.JUV022020 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | Greek & Roman
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Animals, Mythical
Imaginary creatures
JUVENILE FICTION / General
Choice (Psychology)
Pet shops
Decision making
Selection
