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1	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire add to wishlist A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original, detailed illustrations. see all copies from £4.62! new only from £11.21! \| first editions
2	Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths more books like this by Bernard Evslin add to wishlist In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. see all copies from £2.19! new only from £2.19! \| first editions
3	Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum add to wishlist This retelling of Homer's ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY was written specifically for younger readers. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £2.96! new only from £4.24! \| first editions
4	Demigods and Monsters: Your Favorite Authors on Rick Riordans Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series more books like this by Rick Riordan (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from £4.89! new only from £6.58! \| first editions
5	Aesops Fables more books like this by Aesop add to wishlist This collection of more than 60 of Aesop's fables includes "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy who Cried Wolf," and "The Lion and the Mouse." Color illustrations accompany the text. Named a Year 2000 Notable Book by the New York Times, and one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff add to wishlist A retelling of the story told in the epic poem "The Odyssey." Illustrated with color paintings. see all copies from £1.68! new only from £6.13!
7	One-Eyed Giant more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne, Troy Howell (Illustrator) add to wishlist This entry in the Tales of the Odyssey series tells of Odysseus's encounter with the horrible One-Eyed Giant, Polyphemus. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from £1.48! new only from £1.48! \| first editions
8	The Aeneid for boys and girls more books like this by Alfred J Church add to wishlist Follow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with him as he gets caught up in conflicts between the gods, all the while striving to complete his own grand destiny. Virgil intended this book to be a sequel to the Iliad and the Odyssey, and as ... see all copies from £6.60! new only from £6.60! \| first editions
9	Greek Myths more books like this by Olivia Coolidge add to wishlist This collection of Greek myths includes the stories of Medusa, Hercules, and Theseus. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £3.18! new only from £3.18! \| first editions
10	Greek Myths for Young Children more books like this by Heather Amery add to wishlist The Greek myths are a fascinating part of our cultural heritage, and young children will find these stories of gods, mortals and monsters irresistible. This collection of the best-known stories are retold in a magical and sensitive way.' see all copies from £5.69! new only from £11.66! \| first editions
11 view cover	Favorite Greek Myths more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne add to wishlist Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance. Full color. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £8.10! \| first editions
12 view cover	Classic Myths to Read Aloud: The Great Stories of Greek and Roman Mythology, Specially Arranged for Children Five and Up by an Educational Expert more books like this by William F Russell add to wishlist This complete compendium of Greek and Roman mythology is designed specifically to be read to children ages five and up. Fascinating histories of many common words that originated in these myths provide a perfect way to raise a child's level of "cultural literacy". Selections include "Jason and the Golden Fleece", stories from the Illiad and the ... see all copies from £6.21! new only from £6.75!
13 view cover	Greek Gods and Heroes more books like this by Robert Graves add to wishlist Recounts the glorious days when gods and godesses who dwelt on Mount Olympus ruled over the world of mortals below, and fabled heroes performed mighty deeds of valor. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.56! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Land of the Dead more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne add to wishlist This entry in the Tales of the Odyssey series tells of Odysseus's journey through the dangerous and mysterious Land of the Dead. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £30.48! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Trojan War more books like this by Olivia E. Coolidge add to wishlist In this retelling of the Trojan War, the author crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, with vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action that has made Coolidge's version of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers. see all copies from £3.44! new only from £3.44! \| first editions
16 view cover	Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff add to wishlist Homer's epic poem "The Iliad" is brought to life by Rosemary Sutcliff with all the skill of a master storyteller. Alan Lee's dramatic images recreate the age of heroes in this spellbinding introduction to the Greek classics. This is a book that should become part of every childhood. It is a wonderful gift book for all ages. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.17! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable more books like this by Janet Stevens (Illustrator) add to wishlist Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. see all copies from £4.98! new only from £7.84! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Aesop's Fables more books like this by S A Handsford, Aesop add to wishlist The complete version of over 200 familiar tales. From the best-known examples, "The Dog in the Manger", "The Boy Who Cried Wolf", to much less familiar tales. Each has its own sharply pointed moral and individual cast of characters - animals and human. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.68!
19 view cover	Aesop's Fables more books like this by Jerry Pinkney add to wishlist A collection of nearly sixty fables from Aesop, including such familiar ones as "The Grasshopper and the Ants", "The North Wind and the Sun", "Androcles and the Lion", "The Troublesome Dog", and "The Fox and the Stork". see all copies from £6.15! new only from £11.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Mice, Morals, & Monkey Business: Lively Lessons from Aesop's Fables more books like this by Christopher Wormell (Illustrator) add to wishlist "Aesop's Fables" are a cornerstone of children's literature. In this beautiful new book, Christopher Wormell takes a unique point of view of these beloved tales and with the compelling animal images which have become his trademark. Christopher Wormell's compelling and colourful artwork has won him admirers amongst children and adults alike. His ... see all copies from £2.50! new only from £2.50!
21 view cover	Greek Myths & Legends more books like this by Cheryl Evans, Dr. Anne Millard, Rodney Matthews (Illustrator) add to wishlist This superbly-illustrated reference guide to the Greek myths and legends is the first in a series on world mythology. It includes brief outlines of all the most famous stories, brought to life with pictures by artists including Rodney Matthews. see all copies from £1.37! new only from £5.76!
22 view cover	In Search of a Homeland: The Story of the Aeneid more books like this by Penelope Lively add to wishlist This is an illustrated adaption of Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid. see all copies from £4.53! new only from £7.26! \| first editions
23 view cover	Phone Home, Persephone! more books like this by Kate McMullan, David LaFleur (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this laugh-out-loud fractured Greek myth, Hades reveals the real scoop behind the supposed kidnapping of Persephone. Illustrations. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £16.82! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables more books like this by Don Daily (Illustrator) add to wishlist In The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables, there are twenty tales, each told through a series of lush, colorful pictures, which end with the simple moral, evoked in a single sentence. Children will love to see what befalls Aesops cast of creatures that includes dogs, mice, and lions, proving that no one is too big or small to learn a thing or two. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
25 view cover	Jason and the Golden Fleece more books like this by James Riordan, Jason Cockcroft (Illustrator) add to wishlist A retelling of Greek mythology's most ancient epic tale of the first great western hero, this book goes back to the very first recorded full version of the story written by Apollonius of Rhodes, combining Ancient Greek vase pastiche with high realsim and exciting artwork. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions

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