From the noted Scottish author and scholar: 66 illustrated tales about creatures of land, sea, and air. Adapted from stories originally told by Alexandre Dumas, Théophile Gautier, Pliny, and others, they include "The Adventures of Pyramus," "Two Highland Dogs," "The Ship of the Desert," "The Otter Who was Reared by a Cat," and many more.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Why the Crocodile Has a Wide Mouth: and Other Nature Myths by Florence Holbrook These 54 wonder-filled stories describe in simple folktale style how many amazing creatures of the earth were created and why they look and act as they do. 29 illustrations.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting The good doctor, accompanied by a young friend and pets, sets off on an adventure-packed voyage that includes a mysterious island and even more mysterious creatures.
