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The Mythical Land Zoo

Hettie loves exploring. And when she visits the Mythical Land Zoo, her curiosity gets the better of her…

What follows is a wonderfully muddled adventure filled with extraordinary creatures, unexpected surprises and plenty of Mythical Land mischief.

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Earlier stories

The Illustrated Collection

Discover earlier stories from the world of Mythical Land — beautifully illustrated adventures from Joanne Hutchinson’s original collection.

Joanne’s original illustrated stories have been featured on BBC Radio, talkRADIO and Little Radio.

Og — book cover

Og

OG loves nothing more than listening from his woodland home as a young girl reads her favourite stories each night. Witches, dragons, faraway lands and familiar fairy tales fill his imagination — until one day, the books mysteriously vanish.

Young readers can spot clues and references to much-loved children’s tales woven throughout the illustrations and rhyme.

Funny, imaginative and packed with things to discover, OG is a celebration of storytelling, reading and the magic that can be found inside a book.

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Originally published by Storyland Books

Hagwitch and the Cauldron of Colour — book cover

Hagwitch and the Cauldron of Colour

Go on a spellbinding adventure with Hagwitch — a wonderfully kind witch who uses her special powers for good.

When a nearby town mysteriously loses all of its colour, Hagwitch must use her ingenious powers to come to the rescue.

Filled with playful rhyme, magic and captivating illustrations, Hagwitch and the Cauldron of Colour is a spellbinding adventure that turns the traditional wicked-witch tale on its head — a magical journey you’ll want to experience again and again.

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Originally published by Storyland Books

Hettie: The Talking Yeti — book cover

Hettie: The Talking Yeti

What would you do if a very talkative yeti turned up on your doorstep?

Hettie is a hilarious, furry yeti who arrives unannounced at a little boy’s home — and once she starts talking, she simply doesn’t stop!

Straight from her home in Mythical Land, Hettie has plenty to say about her weird and wonderful adventures.

Funny, imaginative and beautifully illustrated, Hettie: The Talking Yeti is a wonderfully silly adventure with a hilarious twist waiting at the end.

“Funny and original.” — Chris Jarvis, Presenter, Actor & Director

Written by Joanne Hutchinson and illustrated by Kris Lillyman.

Buy Hettie on Amazon UK

Originally published by Storyland Books

Old Man Time holding a starry staff beneath a crescent moon

Coming soon

Old Man Time and the Wish Factory

High above Mythical Land lives Old Man Time.

If you tilt your head and the sunlight hits just right, you might catch a glimpse of Starwatch Peak, where Old Man Time is hard at work…

But what is he doing up there?

Discover the secret behind wishes and shooting stars, and watch the magic unfold like never before.

Coming soon to Mythical Land. ✨

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