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Written by the author of the children's bestseller Amazing Grace, this collection of 14 well-known myths and legends from around the world is retold in a simple, lyrical style that is ideal for reading aloud. Amazing worlds full of gods and monsters, people transformed, kingdoms above the Earth and below the sea, and magical animals are brought to life with delightful pictures. Color illustrations.
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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
K-Gr 2 An eclectic collection of 14 retellings with an introduction that describes the difference between myth and legend and gives a short explanation of why these ancient tales are relevant today. Classic Greek and Roman mythology are represented by the stories of Daedalus and Icarus, King Midas, Andromeda, and Romulus and Remus. A Coyote tale, an Aztec myth, and the story of the first corn come from the Americas. Also included are a Norse myth and stories from Australia, India, Egypt, Japan, and Africa. In some cases, the narratives are so brief that the message is not clearly stated. "The Fall of Icarus" ends with, "Then he realized the wings had failed and Icarus had fallen into the sea," without making clear the connection between his death and his failure to heed his father's warning. In most of the stories, the dialogue is appropriate to the tale, but when Remus says, "Hey, Romulus! It's going to be really easy to invade your city! So much for your defenses!," the modern tone is jarring. The familiar DK format of several small illustrations placed on a white background is less striking here in watercolor than in other titles where clear, color photographs are used. Since most similar collections aimed at the same audience include stories from only one culture, as in Aliki's The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus (HarperCollins, 1994), this inclusive volume may be a worthwhile addition. Ginny Gustin, Santa Monica Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
Fourteen myths and legends from many different cultures, including the stories of Balder, Daedalus, and Rama, are gracefully retold here in simplified versions. The themes represented (parental love, sibling rivalry, animal creation), as well as the numerous watercolor spot illustrations, will appeal to young children. Very brief source notes and a glossary/index of main characters are included. From HORN BOOK Fall 1999, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.