2024 the best greek mythology books review
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"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder.
Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive.
In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers.
Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today.
No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.
“For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book . . . the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation.”—The Horn Book
“The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.”—The New York Times
A New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children’s Books|100 Years selection
An NPR 100 Must-Reads for Kids 9–14 selection
ASIN : 0440406943
Publisher : Delacorte Press; Reprint edition (March 1, 1992)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780440406945
ISBN-13 : 978-0440406945
Reading age : 6 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 1070L
Grade level : 3 - 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.94 x 0.67 x 12.31 inches
Reviewer: Vickie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book on Greek Gods for easy reading and good information
Review: My husband, son and I are going to my son's college planetarium for various shows. At the end of these shows, the teacher talks about the constellations and how they are all related to the Greek Gods. I didn't know any of the stories about the Gods. Yes, I knew certain names of the Gods but did not know the stories behind them. I wanted to be more informed so that the lectures on the constellations made more sense. After researching multiple places for a book on Greek Gods, I saw this one on Amazon. It was highly rated. The stories and explanations are simple, interesting and easily understood. The pictures are cute and are drawn for younger children. It truly is a good book for a quick summary on the Gods. Also, the price is exceptional. I'm glad I purchased this book as it has helped all of us to better understand the constellation presentations .
Reviewer: Laura M. M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interesting and great images
Review: I have been reading this book to my 8- and 6-year-olds. My little one really likes the pictures and the older one like both the story and images. It is great for anyone who is interested in mythology. While my 8-year-old could easily read it, I think she gets more from these stories being read to. I find that I am reading it more slower so that she can absorb the information, and she loves learning about Greek myths.
Reviewer: Shawna R Lefort
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Classic & beautiful illustrations
Review: We used this for our main lesson block for homeschooling. Both my daughter and I enjoyed the illustrations and stories within. We also now give this book to friends for birthday gifts as it is such a treasure for us.
Reviewer: Judith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A retelling of Greek/Roman mythology
Review: This beautifully illustrated retelling of Greek mythology makes these ancient tales accessible to young readers without sacrificing accuracy.
Reviewer: MsReadalot
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic book, illustrations are seriously great.
Review: Iâve been a huge fan of this book ever since I was a child. It truly sparked my interest in Greek mythology, and, honestly, if this is the only Greek myth book you ever read in your life, youâll be able to hold a conversation about it. Itâs written easy enough for children, but adults can enjoy it just as much. I reread it all the time. The illustrations are charming. Every child and grandchild, nieces and nephews, I have bought a copy for. My nephew, who didnât like reading, at all, loved it. Great present. Thereâs a reason this is a classic. They have another on Norse mythology, too. But this one is a special one.
Reviewer: Nick Woolf
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun read
Review: Not as much as I was hoping for, but fun to read, and a good start for anyone interested in mythology.
Reviewer: A. Chin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: I purchased this classic book about 30 years ago for my children and just bought the updated version for my granddaughterâs 12th birthday, because she has an interest in Greek mythology. The only improvement if it were to be updated again is to include a pronunciation guide for all the Greek names.
Reviewer: Laura S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for young kids!
Review: My kids are 6 and 8, they were interested in learning more about Greek mythology so I purchased this book. The oldest has spent a lot of time reading the book and is very happy with it.
Reviewer: Sealion
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Story of a rare creation. with important early artwork. Good for grades 7+
Reviewer: GF Amaral
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Best book to introduce children to Greek Myths.
Reviewer: MAGL
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El libro es grande, el papel es de buena calidad y las historias me parecen interesantes. Las ilustraciones son aptas para niños como de 10 años en adelante. El vocabulario es un poco difÃcil porque algunas palabras no se usan comúnmente, por lo que se necesita tener conocimientos al menos intermedios de inglés.
Reviewer: aleranzi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bellisimmo libro sulla mitologia graca, perfetto a tutte le etÃ
Reviewer: Rita Palma de Abreu Penetra Galvão
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Livro fantástico com grafismo maravilhoso. Para quem gosta de mitologia é um livro a comprar.
Customers say
Customers find the illustrations beautiful and cute. They say the stories are well-written, compelling, and elegantly avoid vulgarity. Readers mention the book is fascinating and a great way for children to learn mythology. They also say it's a good introduction into Greek myths and transports them to a mythological world. Customers describe the book as entertaining and engaging. They say the pictures alone are worth the price.
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