Greek Myths

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I gave this book three stars because even though i did enjoy this book I felt as if it was not one of the BEST children's books I have read. While the stories are brief, they tend to stick to the major details of the original myths, the basic plot lines are there and the important themes are kept in play. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustration is hugely popular all over the globe. The violence is there though only shown with a drip of blood here and there and obviously dead bodies; this may be an issue with some parents. We recommended this book because it’s very creative and we really like the comic bok style because the pictures tell you more information and they are funny!

Theseus wanted to kill the hairy Minotaur because a lot of weak tributes from Athens got sent each year and it wasn’t fair. and TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE Marcia Williams introduces young readers to the world of William Shakespeare's plays. I have particularly enjoyed reading the greek myths to my son as they have introduced me to several stories that I was unfamiliar with. We use Google Analytics to see what pages are most visited, and where in the world visitors are visiting from.This irreverently funny book is just right for children 9 and up who shy away from anything that smacks of schoolwork and can be a bridge to territory they might otherwise never visit. Of her inspiration for this book, she tells of a teacher she once had "who was extremely fierce and angry . Wonderful art and a great way to introduce children to the myths, exciting reading for older reluctant readers and a fun way for adult classicists to see the tales told in a new light. Reason for Reading: All my readers should know by now that mythology is a favourite subject of mine, especially Greek. The way this book is designed is perfect for introducing Greek Mythogy at a young age expanding their understanding of culture and classic "old school" literature.

The only thing adults should keep in mind when introducing this book to children is there is violence in some of the myths.

I should know; it’s the book that I plucked from my shelf when I was barely a toddler, and there began my love of all things ancient. Plus I had also read Williams' first Shakespeare book ages ago when it first came out so knew what to expect. Her unique style has produced such vivid works and action-packed books as GOD AND HIS CREATIONS: TALES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT. As this is a comic style book, the pictures vary in sizes and it does appear to seem quite busy that there is a lot going on within the pictures yet I find that this would attract the children because they can look deeper into the pictures and see what is happening. Readers, from reluctant to eager, will be attracted by the colorful illustrations, the artistry, and the wit with which Ms.

If I could make these stories more accessible, I realized, kids wouldn't have to wait until they were grown-up to appreciate them.The illustrations and dialogue within the illustrations was funny and definitely made it more interesting to me.