The percy jackson and the olympians series is perhaps the most famous of greek mythology books for kids on account of the movies. Includes a whos who guide to each character, including, icarus and daedalus, zeus and atlas and their. Percy jacksons greek gods hardcover childrens book world. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese. She has a fondness for mythology and is always looking up information online and in books and now she has a book she says is better than what she can find in. Buy a cheap copy of daulaires norse gods and giants book by edgar parin daulaire. Childrens audiobook zeus story for kids stories of. Daulaires norse gods and giants book by edgar parin d. Best childrens books about ancient greece theschoolrun. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. From immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for kids are filled with action, drama, and adventure. The best rendentions and other greek mythinspired ya and childrens fiction.
Percy jacksons greek heroes is a big, beautiful book about greek mythology told from percys perspective. Norse gods and giants is a childrens book written and illustrated by ingri and edgar parin daulaire and published by doubleday in 1967. Greek mythology is composed of stories that unite the worlds of mere humans with that of gods and goddesses that possess extraordinary. Percy jacksons greek gods is a collection of short stories about greek mythology as narrated by percy jackson. The magical world of the ancient greek gods was a world full of bickering and challenges and jealousies and fights and punishment and love. Introducing your kids to greek mythology books at an early age can be. It was written by rick riordan and was released on august 19, 2014.
Their religionmythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. Exciting stories of greek gods, goddesses and heroes vividly retold for young readers. Our 20 best greek mythology books for kids and teens greek myths, gods and heroes greece at home family experiences blog. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Greek gods and heroes meet 40 mythical immortals by sylvie. Greek gods and heroes meet 40 mythical immortals isbn. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount the classic stories or use them as inspiration for new and exciting tales.
A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children focuses on just three. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. But while these books are very clearly inspired by the classical world, many other childrens books have also been influenced by the legends and language of greek and rome, in. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children clark, anthony, harper, robert on. If youre looking for a great book on greek mythology for kids, daulaires book of greek myths is easily the best one out there. Your last book is a childrens book about troy again the childrens. Arachne and athena, pandoras box and phaeton and helios. Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning greek mythology. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children. Whats so fascinating about the greek myths in particular is that the gods are terribly human. The stories are full of action as percy, a kid with adhd and dyslexia, learns that he is a hunted kid because his father is a greek god.
We highly encourage you to do a little bit of background reading with your children. Daulaires book of greek myths audiobook, by ingri daulaire. A collection of greek stories and greek gods for children anthony clark, robert harper on. Daulaires book of greek myths by ingri and edgar parin daulaire. Read by paul newman, sidney poitier, kathleen turner, and matthew broderickhere are the immortals of. Greek mythology engages kids, particularly with the popularity of the percy jackson books.
The book doctor goes on a search for the best myth collections for small children. The book doctor goes on a search for the best myth. From the gods to the titans were helpful, but the book had a few problems worth mentioning. Best mythology books for kids and teens at some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures. What follows are some of the best options for toddlers to middle schoolers. What is your favorite book that fits into the genre of. Ancient greek gods for kids and teachers ancient greek. Ancient myths, populated by gods and giants, were invented by the imaginative.
The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs. Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient greek religion, who ruled as king of the gods of mount olympus. While many greek mythology books for children try to cover as many stories as possible, greek mythology books for kids. The recently published usborne book of greek myths has enough wars and monsters to keep. In greek mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature.
Percy puts a contemporary spin on the traditional tales of 12 greek. But if it helps you to know your greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then i guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week. From immortal gods, goddesses, and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for kids are filled with action, drama, and adventure. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. In addition to these three stories, the book also provides. Many of us began reading greek myths as children, captivated by pegasus, the trials of hercules, and the neverending bickering of the gods.
You will learn some interesting facts about each god as you. They get growing readers reading nonfiction and fiction. There is nothing like inquisitive children for exposing gaping holes in ones general knowledge. A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name. This imaginative coloring book contains 22 memorable images based on the myths and legends of the greek gods and heroes. I thought the facts presented in greek mythology for kids. Click here to view or buy the complete world of greek mythology at amazon, where its discounted 46% from its list price. A publisher in new york asked me to write down what i know about the greek gods, and i was like, can we do this anonymously. We have some fun facts and pictures for you to color. Welcome to our greek gods and goddesses page here on history for kids. Each fullpage, readytocolor illustration appears beside a page. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Zeus took time out from his busy life on the campaign trail in maine today to hold a press conference at the booksamillion store in the bangor mall, where he announced that. Mazs debut book is the hilarious yet moving story of elliot, a boy who enlists the help of greek gods such as zeus and hermes to help him defeat the evil demons thanatos and hypnos. The best books on greek myths, as recommended by author lucy coats. Percy jacksons greek gods by rick riordan hardcover.
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