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 BookThe
drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative. The New York TimesA New York Public
Library s 100 Great Children s Books 100 Years selectionAn NPR 100 Must-Reads for Kids 9 14
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