This delightful book of nonsense verse is based on imaginary beasts that originated as cautionary tales for Newfoundland children. Most have passed into the realm of historic folklore, and all are documented in The Dictionary of Newfoundland English. There are six creatures, some of which are familiar in a variant form: Horsy hops, a hobby horse; Boobagger, a boogy man; Beachy Bird, a sandpiper; as well as Owenshook; Angle dog; and Bullymaroo.