D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths

D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire

D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
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Author: Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, Ingri D'Aulaire
Edition: Paperback
Published: 1992-04-01
ISBN: 0440406943
Number of pages: 192
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

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Book Review: Wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars

I have had this book over 10 years and it is wonderful. It introduced me to mythology and hooked me from the beginning. I remember spending much time studying the pictures which are bright and detailed. Beyond being entertaining, the stories helped to prepare me for the frequent references to greek mythology in all types of art.

Summary of D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths

No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.

The D'Aulaires' illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world's art and literature over the centuries. This introduction to mythology is a treasure. (Ages 10 to adult) --Emilie Coulter


"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."--Horn??Book.

"The drawings...are excellent??and excitingly evocative."--The New??York Times.


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