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Title: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
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Author: Ingri D'Aulaire
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• Posted on 2009-10-31
  My 6th Graders Love It!
  
  This was an excellent illustrated book that I used in my 6th grade social studies class.The kids loved the creation stories,Cronos,Zeus,Apollo,etc because it is an easy read for kids and adults.Plus the kids loved the illustrations.We have been using this book in the classroom for years and will continue to use it for years to come.
  
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• Posted on 2009-10-23
  My kids love it!
  
  My children love this book! They have been learning Greek Mythology at school and this book was an excellent compliment to their classroom instruction. My kids highly recommend it.
  
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• Posted on 2009-09-08
  The best introduction to the greek myths for children
  
  This book has completely captivated my five year old Boy. He asks to read it every night. This book is very accurate and does not mingle stories together or try to modernize the stories like the mutilations that most kids are exposed to by Disney or the likes. If true subject matter is too disturbing as in the rape of medusa the authors simply offer all of the other important information without compromising the story. I could not recommend a better book to give children a backbone in mythology.
  
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• Posted on 2009-08-14
  Best Comprehensive Intro to Greek Mythology
  
  This is the best available comprehensive intro to Greek mythology for reading to children; loved by my 5 yr old daughter.
  
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• Posted on 2009-08-10
  A Classic Book in Every Way
  
  D'aulaire's Book of Greek Myths has been in constant print since 1962. There are very few children's book that can make this claim. The reason this book has been going strong for nearly fifty years is that it works on so many different levels. Visually, Edgar D'aulaire's energetic mid-century modern illustrations appeal both to children and adults. Edgar D'aulaire was a student of Henri Matisse and his work shares the same colorful vitality. As for the content, it can be enjoyed by both the youngest listeners and their reading parents. Greek Mythology is deeply embedded in our Western culture. On more than one occasion, I had one of those ah haa moments. So that's why we call it the Red Sea or I didn't know the Port of Calais was named after the son of the North Wind. The Greek Myths are all around us and "D'aulaire's Book of Greek Myths" is a wonderful introduction. My only advice is purchase the hardback edition. Your kids will be going back to it for many years. Highly recommended.
  
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