Whether in the Middle East, Europe, or Asia, dragon stories have been around from the beginning of time. This book examines and celebrates dragons, their behavior, their appearances, their legends, and more. Dragons boasts more than forty illustrations that display the variety and majesty of these incredible creatures. The text is packed with tales, musings, and quotes from a wide variety of literary sources, both old and new, that celebrate everyone's favorite scaly beast.&nbsp; From their habitats and their nature to their relationship with us, this book covers everything you need to know and everything you wish you could know about the majestic creatures. Additionally, the illustrations, that come from a variety of sources, are bright with color and detail, bringing every dragon and its story to life. This book is a must-have for the young fantasy, adventure, or creature-lover in your life. Dragons is certain to capture the imagination of dragon-lovers both old and young.

Dragons (Golden Age of Illustration)

Teen & Young Adult

Laughing Elephant Books

Literature & Fiction

Laughing Elephant

These beautiful creatures of the oceans are women in their upper body, with a fish-like tail below. Seafarers have long encountered them, leading to encounters both tragic, romantic and fortuitous. This book celebrates the mermaid in all her guises, and includes many rare illustrations. We have accompanied our own musings on mermaids with quotes from a wide variety of literary sources, both old and new.

Mermaids (Golden Age of Illustration)

Children's Books

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Have the most original costume at the next Halloween party with our retro costume look book! A great costume can come from a simple idea. We offer the images in this book to spark your imagination. The serious crafter can find elaborate outfits to challenge his or her skill, and the more casual creator can be inspired by discovering how a few simple details can make a striking costume.Most of the images in this book are from mid-century French and German costume magazines and catalogs, full of wildly creative pictures and ideas. Our challenge was only in editing down our favorites to a reasonable number. A few of the best and most whimsical ideas include: an artist’s palette (complete with paintbrush hat!), a carrot with carrot frond mask, a box of chocolate (for the ambitious costumer and even an alluring version of a high-tension wire.

Vintage Costume Inspirations: A Retro Look Book Featuring Over 100 Mid-Century Costume Illustrations (Vintage Lifestyle)

Arts & Photography

Graphic Design

Laughing Elephant's sturdy, shaped board book is the only collection of Mother Goose classics you'll ever need. With charming vintage pictures, easy-to-read bold type, and quality craftsmanship, this book is perfect for young readers. This version boasts classic, full-page illustrations by great classic illustrators. The pictures date to 1917 and have been reproduced in the highest quality. The rhymes have been slightly modernized and reset in large type to suit new readers. Children of all ages will delight in listening to these timeless classics - or reading them all by themselves. With its attractive die-cut shape, foil-embossed cover, cloth spine, and thick board pages, this edition of the classic Mother Goose rhymes recalls an era of classic craftsmanship. Rhymes include: Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son; Jack and Jill; Rock-a-Bye Baby; Little Miss Netticoat; Goosey Goosey Gander; Mary, Mary Quite Contrary; Little Bo-Peep; The Queen of Hearts; Baa, Baa, Black Sheep; Simple Simon; Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat; Humpty Dumpty; Little Boy Blue; Tommy Snooks and Bessie Brooks.

Mother Goose Board Book (Children's Die-Cut Board Book)

Getting Ready for Easter&nbsp;describes the many ways in which the Easter Rabbit family prepares for Easter. Get an inside look as to how they paint the eggs, deliver them around the world, and the all-important hiding for the children to find on Easter morning! This book will delight readers with its vintage illustrations rich with color and detail. Laughing Elephant's Getting Ready for Easter&nbsp;is filled with imagery from old children's picture books and 20th-century Easter postcards. The sturdy pages are perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy the simple rhymes, the colorful eggs, and the wide variety of bunnies found in this book. Each spread consists of one simple rhyme supported by a relevant and beautiful vintage illustration, delightful borders, and spot illustrations. &nbsp; This Easter season, enjoy a special treat with a read-along session of Getting Ready for Easter. This book&nbsp;is sure to be an annual classic on your shelf!

Getting Ready for Easter (Classic Children's Books)

Animals