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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths | 
| Authors: Ingri D'aulaire, Edgar Parin D'aulaire
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  145 reviews
Sales Rank: 2212
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0440406943
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.2093801
EAN: 9780440406945
ASIN: 0440406943
Publication Date: April 1, 1992
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Amazon.com Review
No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities. The D'Aulaires' illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world's art and literature over the centuries. This introduction to mythology is a treasure. (Ages 10 to adult) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
"For any child fortunate enough to have thisgenerous book...the kings and heroes of ancientlegend will remain forever matter-of-fact; thepictures interpret the text literally and are full ofdetail and witty observation."--HornBook.
"The drawings...are excellentand excitingly evocative."--The NewYork Times.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Spellbound September 30, 2008
D. Goldberg (St Louis)
My seven year old daughter was spellbound by the prose and the drawings in this wonderful version of the Greek myths.
As Good as I Remembered September 20, 2008
Becca Rand
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My junior high used this as a textbook. I loved it so much that I bought a copy, only to lose it years later. Because I couldn't remember the author, I spent more than a decade hunting for a copy (try googling "Greek Myths"!), but now I've found it. As far as I'm concerned no other retelling of Greek mythology can hold a candle to D'Aulaires'. A must for any library -- personal or public.
A great look into ancient Greece. September 15, 2008
Jewel Leydecker (Champ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If and easy-to-read introduction into Greek Mythology is what you are seeking, then there is no need to look any longer. All the stories from Gaia and her children the Titans to the legendary gods atop Mt. Olympus and their children are explained in rich detail with fully colored illustrations, that alone are worthy of 5-stars. But the adventure doesn't stop there, all the minor and major events that are attributed to Greek Lore are presented in the same painstaking detail. This definitely a must for all lovers of Greek legend and even for those with minor interests.
Editor of the highly recommended Greek novel: Fates by Georgiou Tino.
Beautiful! August 30, 2008
Serena Kay
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this book a long time ago when I was little, and even though some of the content was no doubt too old for me at the time, I still loved it and never grew tired of reading the book.
I use this as my guide to greek mythology still - the pictures are gorgeous, and the stories well done.
I'd recommend this for any Greek mythology lover.
Wonderful! July 18, 2008
GML (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this book over 10 years and it is wonderful. It introduced me to mythology and hooked me from the beginning. I remember spending much time studying the pictures which are bright and detailed. Beyond being entertaining, the stories helped to prepare me for the frequent references to greek mythology in all types of art.
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