Dragons, Chimeras, and Hydras, oh my! Come explore Miss Turie's Magic Creatures, the most exotic pet store you've ever seen! Miss Turie guarantees to "have the pet that's right for you," but can she find a match for her toughest customer yet? Told in an upbeat, fast-paced rhyme, children will laugh as they learn about mythical creatures and contemplate what they might be like as a household pet. Following the story is a catalog of each featured creature with a more detailed history. "The cartoon artwork is colorful and blithe, with the fabled beings possessing as much personality as the eccentric, brown-skinned, big-hair-don't-care Miss Turie. This exploration of ancient mythical creatures as potential pets satisfies with its double twist ending." -- Kirkus Reviews "Watson's bright, lively illustrations move us right into Keller's delightful story." -- Booklist National marketing plan Joy Keller is the author of fun and fantastic picture books, including Monster Trucks and Miss Turie's Magic Creatures . When she's not writing, she's teaching fourth graders how to write. She lives in Fairport, New York with her husband, two children, and several cats. Richard Watson spent many of his younger years drawing medieval knights, dragons, and entire comic books inspired by his love of reading. He studied illustration at Lincoln University and lives in the north of England.