Greek myths
Menzies, Jean2020
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Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before. Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The 12 labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story. Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods and a map detailing Odysseus' long voyage home from the Trojan War. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever.
Greek myths / written by Jean Menzies ;illustrated by Katie Ponder.
London, UK : Dorling Kindersley, 2020.
160 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes index and glossary.
9780241397459
398.20938398
English
Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literatureGoddesses, Greek -- Juvenile literatureGods, Greek -- Juvenile literatureHeroes -- Greece -- Juvenile literatureWomen heroes -- Greece -- Juvenile literatureMonsters -- Greece -- Juvenile literatureLegends -- Greece -- Juvenile literatureGreece -- History -- Juvenile literature
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Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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Sandringham Library | Junior Non-Fiction Society & Beliefs | J 398 MEN | Onloan - Due: 31 Oct 2024 |