"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
Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. 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.

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Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire's Book of Greek myths

d'Aulaire, Ingri, d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin

Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC

Random House, Incorporated

Doubleday & Company, Inc

A Zephyr book, Garden City, N.Y, New York State, 1980

1st Delacorte trade pbk. ed, New York, 2003

United States, United States of America

Penguin Random House LLC, [N.p.], 2017

Illustrated, 1962-10-19

September 19, 1962

New York, 2017

S.I, 2017

7, 2017

Mobilism

Cover title: D'Aulaires' book of Greek myths
Includes index

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: Powerful Zeus , king of the gods, with his fistful of thunderbolts Hermes , mischievous trickster and messenger of the gods Gray-eyed Athena , goddess of wisdom and battle strategy The monstrous Minotaur , slain by brave Theseus Snake-haired Medusa the gorgon, turning enemies to stone with her steely stare Hercules the mightiest, part mortal, part god These and other equally magnificent figures parade across the pages, their heroic deeds and petty squabbles illuminated in full dimension. 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

"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

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. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology-- and continues to enthrall young readers. 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

Presents an introduction to the gods, goddesses and legendary figures of ancient Greece -- mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas -- depicted by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. These artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great European literature and art through the ages

Here are the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece -- mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas -- depicted by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. These artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great European literature and art through the ages

2023-11-01