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Greek Myths for Young Children (Stories for Young Children) Hardcover – January 1, 2000

by Heather Amery (Editor), Linda Edwards (Illustrator)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0746037252
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Usborne Pub Ltd (January 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780746037256
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0746037256
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.94 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

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Heather DuBois Bourenane
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect first Greek myth book for young readers
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2009
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If you have a young child who is interested in Greek myths, but don't like the violent and gruesome illustrations in so many of the other editions, this is the book for you. The colorful pages, with lovely borders, keep your child's attention during the longer stories, and the playful illustrations have lots of color and detail without being too scary or gory. The stories themselves, too, have mediated the violence and do not include lengthy graphic descriptions of fight scenes or death. When Theseus kills the minotaur, for example, we read, "Dodging its massive horns, Theseus struck the Minotaur again and again with his sword. The monster bellowed again, almost deafening Theseus, but he fought on until, at last, the Minotaur sank to the ground and lay still. It was dead." If you compare this with the bloody throat-slitting scene found in most other versions, this is very tame, which I appreciate since my son is only 5. Stories are simply retold, but with lots of detail and attention to the flow of the narrative, and make good bedtime reading.Contains most of the classics, but also some lesser-told tales in the young children's books, like the stories of Arachne and Pygmalion. I previewed all the major anthologies of Greek myths at the library before deciding which one to buy for my son, and this is by far my favorite. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Delight to Read Aloud
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022
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My 7 year-old grandson expressed interest in mythology after I told him the story of Icarus. I chose this book because it promised great stories with less gore. It is perfect! The stories are beautifully written and the words flow easily when read aloud. He is getting a great foundation in these treasured stories. Today when we were driving to school, he asked me if everyone had to follow the rules of the road. I said that of course they do. Yea He asked, “Even the gods?” Clearly this book has him thinking.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful colors and good for youngsters
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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My husband and I both love mythology, and wanted to introduce our daughter to it but she's only four years old. She loves books and stories of all kinds, and we're building her a library, but where to begin with mythology? This book is not TOO hard to understand, I think perhaps perfect for a 6 year old? All children are different developmentally I guess, so it really depends on the child. It is still perhaps a bit above our 4 year old, although she can follow it with explanation. The colors are gorgeous. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was, I felt they could put a bit more illustration. It's a few illustrations, and small illustrations, and then many beautiful ornate borders edging the pages. Eh, colors are absolutely beautiful but, for a childrens' book? Please, a few more pictures. Kids LOVE pictures!
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Surly Siren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 4 year olds and early grade schoolers
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2011
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It's a great introduction for the kids who are not yet ready for full-length anthologies. Before we started reading, I told my sons (6 and 4) it is about "heroes killing monsters", which produced a lot of interest. The book itself did not disappoint. The stories about Heracles were a big hit, although 4 year old was asking about what underworld was and did not quite figure it out. 6 year old was very interested and engaged. (Very few) reviewers commented on violence - I find it not a concern for any child familiar with generic superhero narrative or even classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood and the like. Good illustration, although sparse in places.
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TBPeter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first time book for older kids
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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First time book of Greek myths for kids, wonderful art work and good size fonts to read, due to the age of my grand son (4 yo) ill be reading it to him
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bookjunky
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction To Mythology
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2008
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We bought this book to introduce our 5-year old son to Greek mythology while on a cruise around the Greek islands. He adored these stories and found them entertaining as well as memorable. They also enhanced our trip by bringing ancient Greece to life. They are perfect for the 4-9 year old (maybe even older). Not too scary or adult but they retain the spirit of the original tales. Beautiful illustrations (though I also agree we would have liked a few more).
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K Channel
3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, OK execution.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012
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I love the idea of this book and I LOVE most of Usbourne presses book. However, I find this too be one of my less favorites. I purchased it for bedtime stories for my son, but found the pictures not that great and too much text.
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M. Harter
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent retelling of the classics
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014
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I bought this for my granddaughter, nine years old, a third grader. It is simple enough for her to read on her own and interesting enough for me to read to her. The many pictures are well-done and age appropriate. And a bonus: At the end, there's a page that tells the pronunciation of the Greek names.
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Robin Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for 6 year old
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2021
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The book itself is beautiful, great illustrations and superb story telling however please be advised that the stories can be quite disturbing for young children. By page 8 we have someone chained up and left to have his liver torn out by eagles! You have been warned! Would advise reading the book yourself first so you can judge if it is suitable for your young person.
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Durga
5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift to children
Reviewed in India on March 30, 2021
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A vert good entertainment gof children. My granddaughter enjoyed it to the core.
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ginno
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Italy on December 6, 2019
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a very good book with beautiful and easy illustrations for children
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Christo
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2017
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Lovely book. I ordered it in English, French and Greek. Have all three now. Very nice illustrations, beautiful text.
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Remy
4.0 out of 5 stars Titre tout à fait justifié et de belles illustrations
Reviewed in France on January 17, 2013
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17 mythes racontés avec de belles illustrations et de belles frises décoratives autour de chaque page pour aborder la Grèce avec les plus jeunes, s'instruire en s'amusant en somme
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