This was an awesome introduction to ancient Egypt that I believe is great for both kids and adults. The book is divided into multiple short sections with each introducing the reader/listener to a different topic that covers everything from real history to mythology. I also very much appreciated that the book doesn’t solely focus on the pharaohs and the gods and gives the tales of ordinary Egyptians a chance to shine. This turned ancient Egypt from an abstract concept to a real place where people actually lived which helped me connect with the information the book was trying to teach me.

The audiobook was great and I loved Melinda Sewak’s narration.

Tales of Ancient Egypt is a great book for kids who want to learn about ancient Egypt in a fun and unique way but even adults will find so many things to enjoy and appreciate.

A terrific primer on Ancient Egypt that’s fun and digestible for kids and sharp enough to keep the attention of adult readers.

This is the work of a popular TikTok historian, and it translates surprisingly well into book form. This is accessible enough that kids can understand it without being dumbed down so much as to be insulting or pandering, and it’s not a bad way to go for adult readers either, especially if you have little knowledge of Egypt coming in or are looking for a quickie refresher.

I read this in audio format, which gels nicely with the material and the pacing, though I would have liked the accompanying visuals that are included in the print book as an accompanying PDF.