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Palacio, author of \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn print for over fifty years, \u003ci\u003eD'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths\u003c\/i\u003e has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book . . . the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The drawings . . . are excellent and excitingly evocative.”—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children’s Books|100 Years selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An NPR 100 Must-Reads for Kids 9–14 selection","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201738473650,"sku":"9780440406945","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780440406945.jpg?v=1786033120"},{"product_id":"9780816679232","title":"Children of the Northlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the beloved authors of \u003ci\u003eD’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths\u003c\/i\u003e and other classics comes a new edition of one of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaires’s most beguiling children’s books. Long out of print, \u003ci\u003eChildren of the Northlights\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers young and old to siblings Lise and Lasse and to the captivating Sami people and culture of northern Scandinavia. At times mischievous and at others quite courageous, Lisa and Lasse, and their Sami culture, are brought brilliantly to life in the d’Aulaires’ illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable sister and brother live at the very top of Norway-to Lise and Lasse, seemingly at the very top of the world. All bundled up against the polar winter in their coats of fur and furry shoes, they look at times like two little bears rolling in the snow. Beneath the bright dancing of the northern lights, we follow Lise and Lasse as they enjoy the long winter days and polar nights: playing pranks on their family, chasing and playing with their reindeer Silverside and Snowwhitedeer, skiing, taking hot saunas to stay clean, and staying warm while snowstorms rage across the land. Lise and Lasse hunker down in their warm tent and wait for the sun to return, which, of course, it always does. When the sun comes back in spring, it’s time to go to school in the village (which Lise and Lasse happily do only after instructing their dogs to take very good care of Silverside and Snowwhitedeer while they’re away).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired directly by a remarkable journey the d’Aulaires took to northern Europe and their time spent among the Sami, \u003ci\u003eChildren of the Northlights\u003c\/i\u003e is a brightly illustrated portrait and celebration of the Sami people, culture, and snow-covered landscapes of the frozen north, from two of the twentieth century’s greatest storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295087538549,"sku":"9780816679232","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780816679232_e8b4097b-1743-489e-93d4-5a778abc48d9.jpg?v=1786016304"},{"product_id":"9781681377889","title":"D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths","description":"The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302307180917,"sku":"9781681377889","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781681377889_372afb4f-7735-4972-95f9-329db1380606.jpg?v=1786034049"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-edgar-parin-daulaire.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}