Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Children's Classics
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Tales of Greek mythology have entertained countless generations of young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and the marvels and monsters that they encounter. This edition of Greek Myths: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys features six classic tales written especially for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It includes the legends of Pandora and the Box of Troubles, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Perseus and the Medusa, Philemon and Baucis, Bellerophon and Pegasus, and the labors of Hercules, all illustrated magnificently in color by Walter Crane.
This title is suitable for children aged 10 to 13 years old. This book, from one of American literature's greatest authors, Nathaniel Hawthorne, offers a selection of Greek myths, retold to make them more accessible for children. It includes: "The Gorgon's Head", "The Three Golden Apples" and "The Paradise of Children", among others. This edition, leatherbound and featuring illustrations by Walter Crane, is sure to make a welcome addition to any home library.