A First Book of Myths

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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.