"Wonder Stories: The Best Myths for Boys and Girls" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey is a treasury of old stories retold for kids. It brings to life the amazing happenings of gods and heroes from long ago. These stories, taken from Greek and Roman myths, are full of daring journeys, acts of courage, and hunts for understanding. The book starts with descriptions of Mount Olympus, setting the scene for the adventures that come. It explains how important myths were in ancient times for learning about the world and how gods were believed to be part of everyday life. Beginning with Prometheus making people out of clay and Pandora opening her box, the book prepares readers for the excitement and lessons found in these well-known myths.
Wonder Stories: The Best Myths for Boys and Girls
By Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
Venture into a world of powerful gods and brave mortals as they navigate epic quests and face incredible challenges.
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About the AuthorCarolyn Sherwin Bailey was an American children's author. She was born in Hoosick Falls, New York and attended Teachers College, Columbia University, from which she graduated in 1896. She contributed to the Ladies' Home Journal and other magazines. She published volumes of stories for children like methods of story telling, teaching children and other related subjects, which include Boys and Girls of Colonial Days (1917); Broad Stripes and Bright Stars (1919); Hero Stories (1919); Tops and Whistles (1937), and The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings (1945). She wrote For the Children's Hour (1906) in collaboration with Clara M. Lewis. In 1947, her book Miss Hickory won the Newbery Medal.
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey was an American children's author. She was born in Hoosick Falls, New York and attended Teachers College, Columbia University, from which she graduated in 1896. She contributed to the Ladies' Home Journal and other magazines. She published volumes of stories for children like methods of story telling, teaching children and other related subjects, which include Boys and Girls of Colonial Days (1917); Broad Stripes and Bright Stars (1919); Hero Stories (1919); Tops and Whistles (1937), and The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings (1945). She wrote For the Children's Hour (1906) in collaboration with Clara M. Lewis. In 1947, her book Miss Hickory won the Newbery Medal.
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