D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths - Ingri D'aulaire

Descriere D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths - Ingri D'aulaire

Mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout. \nI 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. \nNow 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. \n \nIn print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young readers. \n \n 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. \n \nNo 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. \n \n 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 \n \n The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.--The New York Times \n \n A New York Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books-100 Years selection \n \n An NPR 100 Must-Reads for Kids 9-14 selection\n

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Brand

Delacorte Press

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9780440406945

Magazine

1

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