Books with title A First Book of Myths

In this delightful series of books, under GMCs exciting new imprint, Button Books, Alain Grees stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page. With three titles, Numbers, Animals and Colours, aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years old and three further titles, Alphabet, Transport and Nature, aimed at 2 to 4 years, children will love to be taught their first words with the aid of such absorbing and vibrant illustrations. Despite their simplicity there is a richness of content that children will be fascinated by, and this wealth of information will be a joy for adults to share and discuss, making the potential for learning endless. As an educational tool and a pleasure to own, this fabulous series of books is a wonderful investment for families.

This book, all 395 pages of it, features 34 fascinating stories of both famous and not-so-well-known mythical entities – Pygmalion, Adonis, Lorelei, Beowulf, Echo and Narcissus, Prometheus and Pandora, Niobe, and Roland the Paladin, among others. Some of the stories come with beautiful drawings by Helen Stratton, illustrating the antics and exploits of the main character. Why a book filled with stories that has already been told and retold in other published compilations? It is worth noting that this collection dates back to 1915, a time when such types of compilations are not yet in abundance. Aside from that, the author, Jeanie Lang, stressed in her preface that the stories "are not presented to the student of folklore as a fresh contribution to his knowledge." Instead, the book is said to be more apt for those who "frequently come across names which possess for them no meaning and who care to read some old stories, through which runs the same humanity that their own hearts know.""For although the old worship has passed away, it is almost impossible for us to open a book that does not contain some mention of the gods of long ago," she explained in the next line.Indeed, the entities featured in this book have been used as references in modern writings of a different genre. As such, this volume proves to be a trusty reading companion for the reader seeking to unveil the story behind the name. The stories are told beautifully in great detail and are supplemented by verses from famed poets (Shakespeare, Byron, and Milton, among others), which added depth to the stories and their characters. If you enjoy this book then we also recommend you read Hindu Mythology, Vedic and Purânicy by William Joseph Wilkins as it provides a selection of myths of Hindu origin.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

A dazzling collection of poems by Nicola Davies, featuring over fifty different kinds of animals - beautifully illustrated by Petr Horacek. Nicola Davies, the award-winning author of A First Book of Nature, presents a spellbinding treasury of poems about the animal world, illustrated in breathtaking detail by Petr Horacek. Polar bears playing on the ice, tigers hunting in the jungle, fireflies twinkling in the evening sky and nightingales singing in the heart of the woods - there are animals everywhere. From blue whales to bumblebee bats and everything in between, A First Book of Animals takes you all over the planet to visit all kinds of different creatures. This book is a glorious celebration of life in the wild in all its variety and splendour, and belongs on every child's bookshelf.

An introduction to some of the most popular myths and legends from around the world.Written in clear and easy-to-follow language for both parent and child, this book helps the reader to associate popular stories with the regions they came from and reinforces the stories that have always helped people to understand the world around them.Educational and entertaining, My First Book of Myths and Legends is full of colourful images and engaging stories.Part of Collins ‘My First’ series of reference books for young readers.Content breakdown• Introduction to myths and legends around the world• Stories from each continent• Key characters of myths and legends• Index

Have fun building foundational fine motor skills and pencil control with this colorful child friendly book of mazes. Students start by tracing lines through basic mazes with clear directional prompts that slowly become more complex. Interesting and highly visual mazes will keep young students engaged as they work on foundational developmental skills.