Publisher's Synopsis
Wonder Stories: The Best Myths for Boys and Girls is a collection of classic myths and legends from around the world, retold by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey. The book is aimed at children and features stories that are both entertaining and educational. The myths included in the book come from a variety of cultures, including Greek, Norse, and Native American. Each story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations, making the book visually appealing and engaging for young readers. Some of the stories included in the book are the tale of King Midas, the story of Thor and Loki, and the legend of Hiawatha. The book is a great resource for parents and teachers looking to introduce children to the rich world of mythology, and it is sure to captivate young readers with its timeless tales of heroes, gods, and monsters.1920. Illustrated. Some of the stories included in this volume are: How the Myths Began; What Became of the Giants; How Orion Found His Sight; The Wonders Venus Wrought; How Mars Lost a Battle; Cadmus, the Alphabet King; The Horn of Plenty; When Apollo was Herdsman; How Hyacinthus Became a Flower; A Little Errand Girl's New Dress; When Proserpine was Lost; How a Huntress Became a Bear; Medea's Cauldron; How a Wooden Horse Won a War; and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
