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A Field Guide to Elves, Dwarves, and Other Magical Folk
"Describes the features and characteristics of magical fantasy creatures in a quick-reference format"--
All About Elves
Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas! Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with the famous poem, "The Night Before Christmas." In this book, beginning readers trace these first mentions of elves to the modern-day "Elf on a Shelf" craze. Full-color photographs and historical illustrations complement the accessible content and bring the history of Christmas elves to children who may be waiting to see if their elf has moved in the night.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves And Fairies
The most complete book on these powerful magical beings. Elves and fairies provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In The Complete Idiots Guide to Elves and Fairies, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures, and discover how they can positively influence their lives. Key topics include fairy magic in the 21st century, how to recognize an elf and what to do when you meet one, how to attract good elves and fairies, and how to protect yourself from bad ones. * The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on film and DVD, have increased people's interest in elves and their ways * Brian Froud's The Faerie Oracle, Good Fairies Bad Faeries, and Lady Cottington's Faerie Album have kept fairy lore and fairy images in the public eye for more than 25 years * This book explores fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, including modern fairy tales like the Harry Potter series
Elves And Fairies
Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.
The Little Book of the Hidden People
Icelandic folklore is rife with tales of elves and hidden people that inhabited hills and rocks in the landscape. But what do those elf stories really tell us about the Iceland of old and the people who lived there? In this book, author Alda Sigmundsdóttir presents twenty translated elf stories from Icelandic folklore, along with fascinating notes on the context from which they sprung. The international media has had a particular infatuation with the Icelanders’ elf belief, generally using it to propagate some kind of “kooky Icelanders” myth. Yet Iceland’s elf folklore, at its core, reflects the plight of a nation living in abject poverty on the edge of the inhabitable world, and it...
The Book of Elves and Fairies
The Book of Elves and Fairies by Frances Jenkins Olcott: Step into the enchanting realm of elves and fairies with Frances Jenkins Olcott's captivating collection of folklore and mythology. The Book of Elves and Fairies takes readers on a magical journey, exploring the legends, tales, and mystical creatures that have fascinated imaginations throughout the ages. Key Aspects of the Book “The Book of Elves and Fairies”: Presents a diverse array of stories and legends from different cultures, showcasing the universality of beliefs in supernatural beings. Offers glimpses into the folklore and mythology surrounding elves, fairies, and other magical creatures. Inspires wonder and invites readers...
The Book of Elves and Fairies
Accounts of elfin mounds and fairy hills abound here. So do fables of little men and treasures of gold, fairy servants, and spirits of water, forest, and meadow. More appealing than ever, nearly 50 charming fairy tales and fantasies--gathered from Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, China, and other faraway places and retold by a skilled storyteller--will be welcomed by parents, teachers, and children alike. For ages 10 and up.
What Are Santa's Elves Made Of?
Have you ever wondered what Santa's elves are made of? This book has all the answers! With touch-and-feel on the cover and a pop-up elf at the end. Elves are Santa's special helpers--they make Christmas magical for every girl and boy. But have you ever wondered what they are actually made of? This festive board book has ALL the answers! Could it be that they're made of gingerbread with powdered sugar frosting? Maybe they're made of candy canes and taffy! They're always so happy because they have Christmas lights in their hair and Christmas songs in their hearts. And of course, all of Santa's elves have magic bells on their feet that jingle, jingle, jingle! Features a touch-and-feel element on the cover and a pop-up elf at the end.
