Usborne Illustrated Stories of Greek Myths

Usborne Illustrated Stories of Greek Myths

by Russell Punter (Reteller), Matteo Pincelli (Illustrator), 6 othersLinda Cavallini (Illustrator), Susanna Davidson (Reteller), Simona Bursi (Illustrator), Alex Frith (Reteller), Lesley Sims (Reteller), Louie Stowell (Reteller)
Publisher: Usborne
Hardcover, 272 pages
Price: $19.99

A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of 'The Wooden Horse', 'The Minotaur' and 'The Odyssey', as well as a guide to the Greek Gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, color and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Contents:

  • The Wooden Horse
    retold by Russell Punter and illustrated by Matteo Pincelli
  • The Minotaur
    retold by Russell Punter and illustrated by Linda Cavallini
  • Bellerophon and Pegasus
    retold by Susanna Davidson and illustrated by Simona Bursi
  • Twelve Tasks of Heracles
    retold by Alex Frith and illustrated by Linda Cavallini
  • Persus and the Gorgon
    retold by Lesley Sims and illustrated by Simona Bursi
  • The Odyssey
    retold by Louie Stowell and illustrated by Matteo Pincelli
  • More myths and a guide to the gods
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