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D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D'Aulaire (0385015836) Hardcover

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ISBN-13
9780385015837
ISBN
9780385015837

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0385015836
ISBN-13
9780385015837
eBay Product ID (ePID)
152270

Product Key Features

Book Title
D'aulaires Book of Greek Myths
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Classics, Legends, Myths, Fables / Greek & Roman, Historical / Ancient Civilizations, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
1962
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Edgar Parin D'aulaire, Ingri D'aulaire
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
42.7 Oz
Item Length
12.6 in
Item Width
9.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
62-015877
Reviews
"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 A New York Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books 100 Years selection From the Trade Paperback edition., "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. From the Trade Paperback edition., "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 ., "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 . From the Trade Paperback edition.
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
"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., "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

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  • These are two remarkable authors....have been favorites of my family for many years.

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    I recommend this book to all parents who's children show even this slightest interest in old Greek mythology. The best big picture book packed with colourful illustratons and well told tales.

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