There are fairies at the bottom of Mrs. Blosomly's garden, while Shamus O' Toole has found a leprechaun at the foot of his bed. Welcome to CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A MOST PECULIAR KIND. You'll also encounter the very last dragon and a frog prince, not to mention a very upset bunyip who has taken up residence in Delbert Eddington's dam. Ah, did I mention a story about a Sand Witch? Here are six delightful stories from the pen of Vola Ryan, illustrated throughout by Stephen Stanley.