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A First Book of Myths: Uncover Tales of Gods and Monsters
Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world.
A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus—the boy who flew too close to the sun—to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time.
Written by award-winning, best-selling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.
A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus—the boy who flew too close to the sun—to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time.
Written by award-winning, best-selling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.
80 pages, Hardcover
Published October 8, 2024
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About the author
Mary Hoffman
278 books593 followersSee also works published under Mary Lassiter
Mary Hoffman is a bestselling British author and reviewer, born in 1945. She is a true enthusiast of Italy and spends a lot of her time there, which shows in her Stravaganza novels: a series currently in publication. In total, she has written over 80 books, including the aforementioned Stravaganza series and the bestselling picture book, Amazing Grace. Mary is also the editor of a review magazine Armadillo for kids.
Watch the book trailer for David, Mary Hoffman's most recent novel
Mary Hoffman is a bestselling British author and reviewer, born in 1945. She is a true enthusiast of Italy and spends a lot of her time there, which shows in her Stravaganza novels: a series currently in publication. In total, she has written over 80 books, including the aforementioned Stravaganza series and the bestselling picture book, Amazing Grace. Mary is also the editor of a review magazine Armadillo for kids.
Watch the book trailer for David, Mary Hoffman's most recent novel
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May 27, 2025Nuanced difference between myth and legend.
January 17, 2025
I love the cover of the book and the illustrations are pleasing. I would have liked to have the origin of the myth put at the beginning of the story instead of the end.
The story of why dogs hate cats, on p.64 is a Chinese folktale but in the back of the book, it shows that p. 64 refers to an Aboriginal folktale about a sun goddess. I hope this error is corrected before the next edition. Otherwise, it is a good book for children.
The story of why dogs hate cats, on p.64 is a Chinese folktale but in the back of the book, it shows that p. 64 refers to an Aboriginal folktale about a sun goddess. I hope this error is corrected before the next edition. Otherwise, it is a good book for children.
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August 6, 2025
Nice and easy, but a selection from the world, which is nice. A small selection, but still . . .
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