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      D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

      ISBN 9780385015837

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      by Ingri D'Aulaire and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire

      Preface by Michael Chabon

      "I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder.

      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.

      In print for over fifty years,       D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers.

      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. 

      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. 

      “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.”—      The Horn Book

      “The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.”—      The New York Times

      A New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children’s Books|100 Years selection

      An NPR 100 Must-Reads for Kids 9–14 selection

      Recommended by the publisher for children ages 8-12 years.  Recommended in Waldorf pedagogy for Grade 5 (9-11 years old).

      Hardcover, 208 pages.

      New York Review, Children's Collection.


      Praise

      "[These] works, especially the books of Norse and Greek myths, were and remain crucial to me, and now to my own children. The interest in mythology that was kindled by those two books has endured throughout my life, and has directly influenced my own writing in countless ways…The Norse book was always my favorite, though. I must have read it a dozen times at least by the time I was nine or ten."
      — Michael Chabon

      D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
      New York Review of Books

      D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

      ISBN 9781590171257

      $39.95 $34.00
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      by Ingri D'Aulaire and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire

      Preface by Michael Chabon

      The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.…

      Recommended by the publisher for children ages 5-9 years.  Recommended in Waldorf pedagogy for Grade 4 (8-10 years old).

      Hardcover, 160 pages.

      New York Review, Children's Collection.


      Praise

      "…a mythological tour de force."
      — The New York Times

      "Out of print for many years, Norse Gods and Giants has been very handsomely reissued by the The New York Review Children’s Collection and retitled D’Aulaire’s Book of Norse Myths. Featuring a sturdy sewn binding, the book arguably represents the pinnacle of the d’Aulaires’ achievement as storytellers and artists….the prose seems livelier and more robust in the Norse myths than in the Greek…Their retelling of the Greek myths for children had to pull its punches somewhat….but since sex doesn't feature as prominently in Norse mythology, this book is able to stay scrupulously faithful to the Edda and still maintain its PG rating. But not to worry: there’s still a lot of drinking, fighting and bad behavior, particularly on the part of fiery Thor, who is forever whacking frost giants on the head with his hammer, and the highly entertaining Loki, who is one of the most complicated and devious characters in anybody’s mythology, anywhere. Loki is the Bart Simpson of Norse mythology, forever pulling pranks, forever getting caught and forever talking his way out of the consequences…"
      — The New York Times Book Review

      "[These] works, especially the books of Norse and Greek myths, were and remain crucial to me, and now to my own children. The interest in mythology that was kindled by those two books has endured throughout my life, and has directly influenced my own writing in countless ways…The Norse book was always my favorite, though. I must have read it a dozen times at least by the time I was nine or ten."
      — Michael Chabon