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CBC Showcase: From the Ancient World
Children will love this georgeously illustrated picture book full of the Greek myths that once explained our hearts and our world.
by Kate Hovey, illustrated by Murray Kimber
In this spellbinding book, the gods of Mount Olympus, the sea, the underworld, and the forest come alive with their unique and powerful voices. From Zeus, the supreme ruler of the gods, and Ganymede, the gods' cupbearer, to the forest nymph Echo and Hestia, goddess of the hearth, the characters of ancient Greek and Roman mythology form a rich a vibrant tapestry.
Beautifully realized in Kate Hovey's mesmerizing poetry and Murray Kimber's stunning illustrations, these twenty-three poems illuminate the personalities of the gods and the humor and tragedy of their stories.
Ages 8 and up
ISBN: 0-6898-3342-3
Price: $18.95
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books for Young Readers
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