{"product_id":"dragons-around-the-world","title":"Dragons Around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: Sally Nicholls, Maria Francesca Melis (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery introduction to dragons both beastly and benevolent that draws directly from world mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures - some are fearsome and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing snappy summaries of famous myths, and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, Dragons Around the World is the ultimate reference book for dragon fans the world over. Discover China’s lucky Long dragon, the life-giving Rainbow Serpent from Aboriginal Australia, and Japan’s pearl-clasping Ryujin among other super serpents including the many-headed Hydra from ancient Greece and St. Jordi’s fearsome match, Drac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Sally Nicholls has drawn on extensive cultural archives to write the text, with the help of cultural consultants. A ‘Dragon Museum’ at the back of the book traces each dragon’s cultural origins through museum objects. Brought to life through the exquisite illustrations of Maria Francesca Melis, this book is a must-have for fans of dragons and mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: 11th August 2026\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eFor Ages: 7 - 10 years old\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Publication: GB\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (cm): 30.1 x 25.2 x 1.3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larrikin House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50489907511537,"sku":"9780500654019","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5368\/3441\/files\/DragonsAroundtheWorld.webp?v=1790141496","url":"https:\/\/larrikinhouse.com.au\/products\/dragons-around-the-world","provider":"Larrikin House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}