Herakles: Book 5- Early Myths: Kids Books on Greek Myth by Simon Spence (English

Description: Herakles by Simon Spence **Double award winner at the Dragonfly Book Awards, for best illustrations and top book; plus silver medalist at the Wishing Shelf Book Awards** Herakles is the fifth book in the Early Myths collection, a series of childrens picture books on Greek myth. Each book covers a character from mythology and brings the tale to life through illustrations and story-telling, with inspiration from ancient art and literature. The books are aimed at 4 to 10 year olds, are beautifully designed and easy to read. Herakles is the tale of one of the most powerful heroes who needs to tame his strength. He is told he must take on the twelve great Labours, battling with monsters, controlling rivers, wrestling with lions, visiting the Underworld and challenging the warrior Amazons. But can he succeed and what will be his final reward? For teachers and parents, we have a notes section at the back, describing how our illustrations have been inspired by ancient Greek vase-painting, sculptures, and early literature. The kids dont need to know this aspect to enjoy the tale, but the grown-ups can learn about how we have taken time and care to construct our book, using the early historical sources, rather than simply repeat a generic version of the myth. Awards for our Early Myths collection: - Perseus: bronze medal winner at the Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards 2014- Odysseus: honourable mention at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2015- Odysseus: finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2015- Atalanta: silver medal at the Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards 2016- Atalanta: honourable mention at Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2016- Atalanta: finalist at the Readers Favorite Awards 2016- Herakles: 1st prize for illustrations and 6+ picture book at the Dragonfly Books Awards 2017- Herakles: gold award at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2017- Herakles: silver medalist in the Wishing Shelf Childrens Books Awards 2017- Theseus: best illustrations at Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2018- Theseus: honourable Mention in Picture Books (5 and younger category) at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2018- Theseus: silver medalist at the Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards 2018 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Simon Spence studied for his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham, looking at the myths of Jason, Perseus and Bellerophon. His book, The Image of Jason in Early Greek Myth," is the result of this work and is the most extensive analysis of the myth up to the fifth century B.C. In 2013, Simon launched the Early Myths series, which brings the oldest myths stories to a new audience. Early Myths is a childrens books series with beautiful illustrations inspired by some of the oldest Classical vase-paintings and sculptures. The aim is to bring some of the oldest myth characters to a young audience, to excite and inspire young minds with the oldest Greek tales. Simon lives and works in Dublin, Ireland and has over twenty-five years experience in teaching Classical history, archaeology and myth. Details ISBN1540857492 Author Simon Spence Short Title Herakles Pages 44 Series Early Myths Language English Year 2016 ISBN-10 1540857492 ISBN-13 9781540857491 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-12-05 Subtitle Book 5- Early Myths: Kids Books on Greek Myth Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform UK Release Date 2016-12-05 Illustrations Illustrations, color Series Number 5 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127868766;

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