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A First Book of Myths

Uncover Tales of Gods and Monsters
By Mary Hoffman
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Fourteen famous myths and legends from around the world, retold in a simple, lyrical style. Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the... Read More
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Fourteen famous myths and legends from around the world, retold in a simple, lyrical style.

Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world.

A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarusβ€”the boy who flew too close to the Sunβ€”to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time.

Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241679579

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 497g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mary Hoffman Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Mary Hoffman is a bestselling British author and reviewer, born in 1945. In total, she has written over 980 books, including the Stravaganza series and the bestselling picture book, Amazing Grace.

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