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    D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths | Book Review

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Chapter Books Mythology
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    D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths

    Written by Ingri d’Aulaire and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire

    Ages 8+ | 192 Pages

    Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 978-0440406945

    What to Expect: Greek Mythology and Folk Tales

    D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is a masterful literary work that will instantaneously engage and captivate anyone with its richly detailed and vibrant illustrations, which seamlessly bring the gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures to life.

    From Zeus, the lord of the universe; to Gaea, Mother Earth; Athena, goddess of wisdom; to Poseidon, ruler of the sea; each chapter is replete with fascinating insights into the multifarious characters that populate the ancient Greek pantheon, offering a comprehensive look into the world of gods, heroes, and legends. Discover everything from their different personalities, good deeds, and feisty interactions. And don’t forget about the minor gods, such as nymphs, satyrs, and centaurs (both the wild and vulgar). Draw yourself a lightning bolt bookmark, find a throne to rest upon, and enjoy D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths chapter by chapter or choose to be vanquished.

    What sets this book apart is its irreverent, lighthearted, and often humorous tone, making these timeless myths accessible to readers of all ages. Every page oozes with a palpable sense of timelessness, taking anyone on a mesmerizing journey back to the ancient world of Greece.

    Whether you’re a die-hard mythology fanatic, a history buff, or someone looking to explore a completely different world, D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is an indispensable resource and an utterly captivating read that won’t disappoint.

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    About the Authors

    The work of Ingri and Edgar D’Aulaire has needed no introduction—their beautiful picture books have delighted countless children ever since. Ingri Mortenson and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire met in Munich where both were studying art in the 1920’s. Ingri had grown up in Norway; Edgar, the son of a noted portrait painter, was born in Switzerland and had lived in Paris and Florence. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the United States and began to create the picture books that have established their reputation for unique craftsmanship. Their books were known for their vivid lasting color.

    Throughout their long careers, Ingri and Edgar worked as a team on both art and text. Since their deaths in the 1980’s, Ingri and Edgar’s books and works have been kept alive by their two sons Ola and Nils.

    Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire: author head-shots

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    • Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes, by Rick Riordan
    • Treasury of Greek Mythology, by Donna Jo Napoli

    Bianca Schulze reviewed D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths. Discover more books like D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths by reading our reviews and articles tagged with Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Myths, and Historical Fiction.

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    Classics Delacorte Books for Young Readers Edgar Parin d'Aulaire Fairy Tales Folktales Greek Mythology Historical Fiction Ingri D'Aulaire Myths & Legends
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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