This beautifully illustrated book gathers together many of the most popular myths and fairy tales from all over the world including a selection of the world's most spellbinding stories and myths from the Norse Celtic Egyptian Native American Aboriginal African and Asian traditions. They are retold for readers of all ages in a vivid accessible style by Neil Philip an authority on myths and fairy tales. The illustrations by Nilesh Mistry skilfully weave together the main episodes of each tale helping young children to follow the stories. This exciting approach also provides intriguing glimpses into the cultures from which these stories have sprung. Background information accompanied by colour photographs explores the tales' historical cultural and geographical context. The Dorling Kindersley Illustrated Myths & Fairy Tales Collection is a classic collection of the world's folklore that is sure to entertain inspire and delight the whole family.