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Funny and wacky illustrations fill these dragon picture books for kids that are meant to be read aloud.

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them is by no means a comprehensive guide to magical creatures, but it supports a noble charity and is very fun to read.

The release of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince has rekindled many kids' interest in Harry Potter. Here's how to organise a great Harry Potter kids party.

Looking for a dragon gift or faerie pictures to share with the fantasy lover in your family? Check out this mythology pop up book, faerie lore guide, and dragon story.

The World of Darkness Storytelling System is White Wolf's urban fantasy role playing game. White Wolf's Changeling brings the true horror of the Brother's Grimm to life.

Suffering from what may be deemed a case of sequelitis, Prince Caspian marks the second film chapter of C.S. Lewis' book series, again featuring the Pevensie children.

For a St. Patrick's Day elementary reading lesson plan, use Tomie dePaola's retelling of the Irish folk tale Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka to examine author's craft.

Unicorn legends date back far into our ancient Pagan past where they were described as having many different shapes and colors. Today, however, it is the pure white unicorn that captures our fascination.

Dakinis are depicted as naked, beautfiul goddesses flying gracefully through the sky. What is their purpose and their real nature?

Dead Witch Walking began Kim Harrison's novel series of witches, vampires, pixies and demons. With the release of the sixth book, the series has exploded in popularity.

To coincide with the theatrical release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," Disney's Hollywood Studios offers a new attraction based on the film.

Like the fabled unicorns, Monoceros is hard to spot, notable only for its deep-sky objects and not for its stars.

Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.

Carlos Castaneda reveals the secrets of movement and awareness practised by the shamans of ancient Mexico.

Also known as Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone, this remarkable books was a splendid first look for Muggles at the modern wizarding world.

Harry Potter, The Exhibition debuts in Chicago, its only Midwest location on its U.S. tour. The display will continue for five years in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

A visually appealing film with a star-studded roster, the lackluster tale of Despereaux falls just short of greatness.

Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.

Lady in the Water: a Bedtime Story is an enthralling picture book written by Director M. Night Shyamalan's for his two daughters.

Most fantasy and science fictions novels require major world-building, which involves both real and imagined aspects.

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, have fascinated ancient cultures and still remain a mysterious insect.

The final installment to the Tir Alainn trilogy, which will have the witches and Fae, join forces in the fight against the inquisitors and their armies.

After putting The Spiderwick Chronicles to bed in 2004, Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black have joined forces again to write a new chapter in the Spiderwick adventure.

A deeper delve into the inspiration behind metal bands reveals that a lot derive music and lyrics from Lord Of The Rings and other Tolkien tales

Notoriously superstitious, theatrical people adhere to many beliefs, the origins of which are often unknown.

What's unique about the SFF genre? Creativity, the power of metaphor and meaning, and tools to meet both logic and the inner dreamer. SFF writing just does more.

A flawless expansion of Maurice Sendak's story, "Where the Wild Things Are" is a film to treasure, discuss and lovingly revisit. One of the decade's best family films.