Greek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea - Hardcover

'It is not often that books on Greek mythology for children manage to present full and accurate accounts of the stories in a lively and accessible style. This book certainly succeeds on that count, as it does on many others. . . The narrative in all ten stories is pacy and lively dialogue helps maintain this. . . The illustrations are vibrant, certainly capturing the colours and sunshine of the Aegean.'

'The reader’s pleasure is greatly enhanced by Jane Ray’s subtly stylized illustrations which complement the stories perfectly. I have been lucky enough to hear the author re-telling Greek legends in one of her storytelling performances before a spellbound audience. She uses the same storytelling technique in this book; the stories are plainly meant to be read out loud. I’m sure that children of 6 and up will be as enchanted as I was.'

'A good introduction for a child who hasn't met these stories before.' 

'Perfect stories for reading aloud.'

especially good for reading aloud...beautiful, glowing illustrations

'luminously lovely'

Atalanta is the fastest runner in the world but will only marry the man who can beat her in a race; Perseus must destroy the snake-headed gorgon, Medusa; Pandora has been given the gift of curiosity, what will happen if she opens the forbidden magic jar? Pegasus, the miraculous flying horse, has never been tamed, can Bellerophon catch him? These ten wonderful tales from the world of Greek mythology are perfect for reading aloud to younger children. The stories are told by Sally Pomme Clayton, one of the UK’s most spellbinding storytellers, with beautiful, glowing illustrations by the award-winning artist Jane Ray. Included are notes and a map showing the real places in Greece that are connected with the stories.