ress (France) to the Legend of Momotaro (Japan), here are fantastical stories of magical creatures from all over the world. The Great Book of Forest Legends offers a selection of short stories about charming and magical creatures of the forest. Each of the folkloric tales is preceded by a description of the forest creature represented in that tale, like leprechauns, elves, and water nymphs. The book features 11 beautifully illustrated stories that children can easily dip into and out of.