Mini myths, kids board books based on greek mythology. I love books that encourage learning while still being entertaining. Leslie patricelli is the creator of a bestselling board book series starring the. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Leslie patricelli has published more than 25 books for children, including yummy yucky and other titles in the bestselling bald baby board book series. Capture the actionpacked world of greek myths with 15 funtoread mini books students love to read. Mar 08, 2016 joan holub is the awardwinning, bestselling author of more than childrens books, including the popular goddess girls series. Im a mythology geek, and coauthor the goddess girls middle grade series and the heroes in training chapter books with suzanne williams. Gg books are in scholastics fall 2011 accelerate your reading book club flyer.
The classic greek myth of pygmalion and his statue of galatea comes to life in this minibook. Mini myths medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and dirtier with each passing page. Sep 15, 2014 a very happy book birthday to these two adorable board books. But icarus disobeys, and soon the kite gets caught in the trees. Board books, picture books, and readers that introduce greek mythology to young readers. Goddess girls, mini myths, heroes in training, grimmtastic girls giveaway. Sep 16, 2014 mini myths board book be patient, pandora. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. An authors note at the back narrates the myth in short. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Dad helps him repair the kite so they can play with it again, and icarus learns the importance of being careful. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I figure this is a great way to introduce my little girl to greek mythology and maybe something will stick. Mini mythsgreek mythology for munchkins saint paul public.
Mar 25, 2015 brush your hair, medusa is one of the latest board books in the mini myths series written by joan holub and illustrated by leslie patricelli. The mini myths board book series puts a modern spin on ancient greek mythology for preschoolers. By joan holub, illustrated by leslie patricelli creator of yummy yucky, etc. And they are also wildly inventive ways of reinterpreting classic myths into stories that kids can understand and appreciate without needing to know the background at all. Leslie patricelli is the creator of the bestselling bald baby board book series, including big little, quiet loud, yummy yucky, and baby happy baby sad. Board books must be durable and made to withstand the chomping, chewing, bending and attempted tearing that babies and toddlers love to make part of their early reading experience. Mar 24, 2015 mini myths board book make a wish, midas. Leslie patricelli has published more than 25 books for children, including yummy yucky and other titles in the bestselling bald baby boardbook series. Includes a summary of the original midass wish myth at the end. Play nice, hercules play nice, hercules is an adorable board book in the mini myths series that introduces greek mythology to lit. Medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and dirtier with each passing page. Jan 28, 2015 this new board book series, written by joan holub whose goddess girls chapter book series is a huge hit with the girls at my library and illustrated by one of my favorites, leslie patricelli tubby, yummy yucky, and toot, and other fabulous baby board books, is the perfect way to introduce the wonder of greek myths to your toddler. Aphrodite, hera, and athena are competing for pariss candy apple.
Sep 24, 2014 goddess girls books and charm bracelet in scholastic arrow book club, september 2011. The mini myths board book series puts a modern twist on ancient greek mythology for preschoolers and toddlers. The book is excellent quality too so this board book will last a long time. I started reading to my children while they were still in the womb. Minimyths a board book series that brings the myths to your. Minimyths a board book series that brings the myths to. Recently i came across these mini myths board books that are made for babies and toddlers written by joan holub and illustrated by leslie patricelli. I collect many different kinds of books for kids and honestly probably have more books geared towards children in my library than i have books geared for adults. The mini myths series are simultaneously really cute board books that little kids will enjoy, teaching lessons and having silly characters. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Get the best deals on childrens books when you shop the. After little icarus and his dad make a birdshaped kite, dad warns icarus to hold on to the string and not let it fly too high.
Medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and wilder with each passing page. Mini myths aphrodite, hera, and athena are competing for pariss candy apple. Aphrodite, hera, and athena are competing for parisandrsquo. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Joan holub is an awardwinning, bestselling author of over childrens books, including the popular series goddess girls. Little red writing buy links awardwinning picture book publisher link to book teaching guide knuckleheads. I have been waiting for what has seemed like forever to share these books with my readers. It is never too early to cultivate a love of reading. They are a perfect fit for any two or three yearold child. The mythological significance may be lost on little listeners, but the message of the myth will not be. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. All of pint sizes board books are printed directly on a thick paperboard, creased, folded, collated, bound, trimmed and then round cornered and sometimes shaped. Sep 16, 2014 i purchased several of these mini myths board books.
The mini myths board books are a modern twist to the mythological tales of pandora and hercules. Includes a summary of the original myth of aphrodite and the golden apple. When aphrodite offers paris a toy horse, she wins the prize but her bragging results in the hurt feelings of others. Joan holub is the awardwinning, bestselling author of more than childrens books, including the popular series goddess girls. Complete set of 12 basic skills nursery rhymes chickfila kids mini board books. Leslie patricelli has published over 25 books for children, including yummy yucky and other titles in the bestselling bald baby board book series. Theyll encounter these timeless tales again and againhow the greeks won a victory with the trojan horse, how perseus bravely faced medusa, how atalanta slayed a dangerous boar and outran her suitors, and many more. Frankly im just tired of reading cinderalla and jack and the beanstack and the like. Mini myths board books brush your hair, medusa and make a. The mini myths board book series puts a modern sp shelve mini myths. Her hair rebellion elicits frozen expressions of shock from her family, but nothing will convince medusa to brush.
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