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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ingri D'aulaire, Edgar Parin D'aulaire
Creator: Michael Chabon
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 12263
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 155
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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 Wanted to counter the one star person with my review August 28, 2008
Sure, the Norse Gods book ends like an Eden, with the new men loving "The Almighty God". True.
I am one of those pagan/witch/Wiccan/Asatrus (whatever label you want to give me is fine, to me it's all religion). I got this book to learn more about the Norse pantheon in a way that stimulating to me via nostalgic childhood artwork. I love this book. I can bypass the Christian stuff in the front and back of the book (I mean, Christians are the majority religion in this country, so I assume most people are ok with how the stories are). What I am left with is a great group of stories I can enjoy and share with my kids someday. The more graphic bits are watered down as not to scare off younger kids (though they are Vikings and Thor is constantly warring with a giant or some other person or thing). Even the story of Freyja's necklace is written in a way where the main part of the story is intact without getting too suggestive for young kids.
I love the pictures and learning they were made with stones. I look forward to getting the Greek Myths in this series too. I think Christian and Pagan alike would get a lot out of this volume.
Great book for kids February 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been reading this book to my kids each night at bedtime. My 7-year old loves it. A great introduction to the Norse Myths. Well written and great illustrations as well.
The greatest book in existence. February 27, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book, the text, and the illustrations inside are the sole key to happiness. If you buy this book, open it, and are not immediately happy, then you're a God damn Communist.
God Bless America, and God Bless D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths.
Greatness! December 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Along with D'Aulaire's Greek Myths, I checked this book out of the library every week. I absolutely adored looking at the pictures and reading the stories. A great, colorful book for any kid.
What's old is good September 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I frequently borrowed this book from the Harris Park Elementary library. It is as entertaining as an adult as it was as a youngster. Along with Edith Hamilton's book, these re-tellings are great for simply and concisely relating mythic tales to my high school students. The artwork is a bonus. D'Aulaires' book of Greek myths is also well done.
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