A First Book of Myths: Uncover Tales of Gods and Monsters

Uncover fourteen famous myths and legends from around the world retold in a simple lyrical style in this collection for children.Marvel at this collection of famous myths from around the world for kids aged 5-7 uncovering tales of gods and monsters travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea and meet a cast of magical animals. A First Book of Myths contains fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus – the boy who flew too close to the Sun – to the tale of why dogs dislike cats this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time.This exciting myths book for children offers:- Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way.- Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman who has published over 90 children’s books. - Stories from all over the world featured from ancient Greece to ancient China providing diverse content.Written by award-winning bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman these poetic retellings of a selection of myths are given a new life and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of myths and legends.More in the seriesIf you loved A First Book of Myths why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman A First Book of Fairy Tales? Children can enjoy classic and lesser-known tales from all over the globe from Cinderella to The Fisherman and His Wife.