From the very beginnings of the Universe in Greek myths to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breathtaking artwork from Sander Berg.Take a journey through Ancient Greece and delve deep into its mythology in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heros of Athens and Sparta to Orpheus and Persephone in the Underworld, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean to learn about the places where each story took place.
Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmith's College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.
Sander Berg is a Swedish illustrator. His artwork focuses on color, texture, and contemporary digital artwork; he loves the visual storytelling aspect of drawing. The World of Ancient Greek Myths is his first children's book.
"Skillfully weaving in various Greek myths alongside lessons proffered by Night Owl to his grandson, Little Owl, this book seamlessly connects several of those classic stories in an
engaging, almost breathless fashion. [...] Even though these are old stories, the lessons Little Owl learns about arrogance, keeping promises, and challenging injustice lend a fresh, contemporary spin to these timeless myths.
The colorful, striking artwork perfectly complements the well- considered versions of these classic tales."— Booklist Review “An absolutely enchanting anthology of Greek myths with breathtaking artwork. Storytelling at its finest!”
—MaiStoryBook
