{"product_id":"daulaires-book-of-greek-myths-hardcover","title":"D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIngri D'Aulaire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdgar Parin D'Aulaire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with \u003ci\u003eD'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths\u003c\/i\u003e at the age of seven.\"--R. J. Palacio, author of \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In print for over fifty years, \u003ci\u003eD'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths\u003c\/i\u003e has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here are the greats of ancient Greece--gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters--as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation.--\"Horn Book. \u003cbr\u003e\"The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative.\"--\"The New York Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eINGRI D'AULAIRE and EDGAR PARIN D'AULAIRE first met in Munich, where both were studying art. Ingri had grown up in Norway; Edgar, the son of a noted Italian portrait painter, was born in Switzerland and had lived in Paris and Florence. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the United States and began to create the picture books that established their reputation as two of the twentieth century's most important children's writers and illustrators. They won the 1940 Caldecott Medal for \u003ci\u003eAbraham Lincoln. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e During an extended trip to Greece, they studied and sketched the countryside, the people, and the architecture and artifacts of long ago. The result was \u003ci\u003eD'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, \u003c\/i\u003e the standard-bearer of mythology for children since its publication in 1962.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 12.42 x 9.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 1962\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45574390775852,"sku":"9780385015837","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/bU0rYmI4RHF5azA1eXdoMCtzMERJZz09.webp?v=1779846618","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/daulaires-book-of-greek-myths-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}