Greek myths : stories of sun, stone, and sea / Sally Pomme Clayton ; illustrated by Jane Ray.
Material type: TextSeries: Classics (Frances Lincoln Children's Books)Publisher: London : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2014Description: 77 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1847805086
- 9781847805089
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 292.13 C622 | Available | 33111008067692 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Atalanta, Medusa, Perseus, Pandora, Pegasus - the very names conjure up intriguing stories. These 10 amazing and entertaining tales from Greek mythology, filled with wonder, are perfect for reading aloud to younger children. Sally Pomme Clayton has written spellbinding stories, depicted with glowing illustrations by the award-winning Jane Ray. Notes and a map show places in Greece that are connected with the stories.
Includes bibliographical references (page 77) and index.
The creation: cities and Gods -- The girl of all gifts: Pandora -- Olive tree or salty sea: Athena and Poseidon -- The stone speaks: Perseus and Medusa -- A terrible wish: Pan and Midas -- The flying horse: Pegasus -- Three golden apples: Atalanta -- Journey to the underworld: Orpheus and Eurydice -- A secret shared: Apollo and Midas -- Spider's story: Arachne.
A classic collection of ten Greek myths with special emphasis on adventure and heroic quests includes Creation of the Gods, Pandora's Box, Atalanta, Perseus, Pegasus and Bellerophon, and King Midas and the Gift of Gold.