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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths |  | Author: Ingri D'Aulaire
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 3995
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 155
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 8.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 159017125X
Dewey Decimal Number: 293.13
EAN: 9781590171257
ASIN: 159017125X
Publication Date: July 10, 2005
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Product Description
The Norse myths are some of the greatest stories of all time. Weird monsters, thoroughly human gods, elves and sprites and gnomes, with grim giants nursing ancient grudges lurking behindthe mysterious and entrancing world of Norse myth comes alive in these pages thanks to the spellbinding storytelling and spectacular pictures of the incomparable d'Aulairse. In this classic book, the art of the Caldecott Awardwinning authors of d'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, a longtime favorite of children and parent, reaches one of its pinnacles. It offers a way into a world of fantasy and struggle and charm that has served as inspiration for Marvel Comics and the Lord of the Rings.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 32
 Dull March 1, 2010
JH (San Francisco)
My eight-year-old daughter and I really enjoy reading D'Aulaire's Greek Myths together. These Norse Myths, however, lack good story telling. There's no emotion, no fun, no intrigue, no excitement to the stories -- the writing is dull. I'm sure Norse Myths are interesting, but you wouldn't know it from this book.
 Great book February 1, 2010
Gail Gonzalez (Georgia)
My eight year old loves this book. D'Aulaires mythology collection is a great introduction to the genre.
 Preface Ruins The Book December 8, 2009
mamacita
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
My 9 year old loves the edition of D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths we bought for him several years ago so I thought it would be an easy decision to go with their Norse Myths as well. However, I'll be returning this book and searching for an edition that does not include Michael Chabon's (or any other person's) preface. I do not wish to have my son's view of this book (or the Bible) colored by a grown up's reflections on reading this book as an eight year old, and including commentary on mythology, religion and politics. I would like the myths to stand on their own and for my son to have the opportunity to develop his own perspective about them. As a lesser, but important note, I agree with another reviewer's comment that the quality of the paper used in the book is poor and probably won't be of lasting value.
 Good for kids probobly June 10, 2009
Ethan Cole (Richvale, CA)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thought this might be like The Prose Edda, but it wasn't. It's sort of a watered down version of the Prose Edda for kids. With research I should have known that, but I was lazy and didn't research the book. Anyway, if you have a kid that wants some Norse Mythology this is the book for them, otherwise get the Prose Edda.
Wonderful Book May 16, 2009
K. Willms
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this book since I was a child, and I've always loved it. It's a great overview of Norse Mythology, though it leaves out some of the more complicated stories like the ring cycle. Norse mythology is darker than some cultures, but the D'Aulaires have set a nice balance for children. The artwork is very appropriate to the tone.
I bought this book to donate to a group my fiance volunteers for that tutors inner-city kids. He reports that they love it.
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