Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths

Name: Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781409531678
Price: 36.0 NZD
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By Lesley Sims

Series: Illustrated Story Collections

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Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths by Lesley Sims presents a delightful selection of famous Greek myths, adapted for children. The book features well-known tales of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures, vividly brought to life with engaging illustrations. It's an enchanting introduction to classical mythology, making these ancient stories accessible and enjoyable for young readers.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by captivating retellings of classic tales, especially those filled with legendary heroes, mythical creatures, and thrilling adventures. It's an excellent choice for young readers who want to explore the rich and exciting world of Greek mythology through beautifully illustrated and engaging stories.

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A collection of Greek myths, featuring the Greek heroes and monsters, with six stories starring Perseus and Medusa, Pegasus, Heracles, Odysseus, the Wooden Horse and the Minotaur. It includes a section after the stories that gives more details on the various gods and other Greek myths.

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Usborne Young Reading titles are a thrilling and informative read. Age: 6 +

A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of The Wooden Horse, The Minotaur, and The Odyssey, as well as a guide to the Greek Gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, colour, and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child.

With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviewed as an ideal gift for young children, Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths is praised for its stunning illustrations and ability to captivate young readers. While noted for its appeal as bedtime reading, it is particularly suited for children who enjoy a bit of excitement and action in their stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409531678

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Various
Illustrated by Various

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 940g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

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