This is a beautifully rendered illustrated edition of E. Nesbit's short story. The story itself stays pretty much true to the original and is a perfect fantasy addition to add to any child's library.
When Lionel becomes King he is brought to the Palace and discovers a huge library that is now all his and is overjoyed as he loves to read. His counselors however warn him that this library is full of books that would best be left unread. But what happens when Lionel comes across a book called The Book of Beasts, why he opens it of course! Out pops a butterfly and a bluebird of happiness, but what else lingers between the pages? When Lionel unintentionally lets lose a dragon he finds out that sometimes things are better left alone. Will he be able to rescue his kingdom from the dragon alone or will he need help that only the book can offer. Great story.
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