D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths

I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with <i>D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths</i> at the age of seven.--R. J. Palacio author of <i>Wonder</i>.<b> <p/>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.<br></b><br>In print for over fifty years <i>D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths</i> has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young readers. <p/> 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. <p/>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. <p/> 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.--<i>The Horn Book</i> <p/> The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.--<i>The New York Times</i> <p/> A New York Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books100 Years selection <p/> An NPR 100 Must-Reads for Kids 9-14 selection