D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love withÂ D'Aulaire's Book of Greek MythsÂ 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 MythsÂ 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.Â

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.Â

â€œFor 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

â€œThe 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 9â€“14 selection
Country USA
Brand Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Delacorte Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780440406945
Color Black
ReleaseDate 1992-03-01
UnitCount 1
UPCs 000440406943
EANs 9780440406945

Country	USA
Brand	Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Delacorte Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780440406945
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	1992-03-01
UnitCount	1
UPCs	000440406943
EANs	9780440406945

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

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