As a child I had a book which told Greek Myths, from Demeter to Persephone, the gods, demi-gods, the tricks of Zeus. And I was fascinated by these stories. As a lover of literature I cannot tell you how many times I've came across references/metaphors of Greek Gods and their stories in literature and also in movies, so it has proved really useful to have this information while I was still young and eager to restore information in my head!

This splendid book is something I'll offer my son when he is a bit older, when he is 7 or 8 or older.

I liked the bite size information in these series of book and the presentation is very attractive,

Only thing I'd miss is Eros's and Leto's complete storylines - it would have been lovely to read love story between Eros and Psyche (I was amazed by that story as a child, especially with candle bit!) also it touches the controversy between Leto and Niobe by saying Artemis killed her sister's however the complete revenge story is very interesting so would have loved to seen that too. But I understand the fact that it could be too much for youngsters...Who knows!

Highly recommended. Ancient Greece is fascinating so it's always useful to know about their myth.

Perfectly designed with the right amount of graphics and information. This book is well done. I loved the way this is put together and the Greek Gods and Heroes included with all the information you'd want included.

I received this e-book ARC through Net Galley from Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions in exchange for a truthful review.

40 mythical immortals are featured in this book: backstories, family relationships, Roman names, etc.
Each of the 40 Greek gods/goddesses/heroes/heroines is given a very visually appealing 2-page illustrated spread.
This is a nice survey book, with a perfect array of tidbits of Greek mythology for a juvenile non-fiction reader.

Such a well informed book for anyone wanting their first look into the Greek Gods and Heroes. Each figures has a detailed biography and highlights from some of the stories known about them.

Greek Gods and Heroes: Meet 40 Mythical Immortals, by Sylvie Baussier is a children's non-fiction book.

As the title indicates, this book is focused on the top forty Greek gods and heroes, including Zeus, Hera, Prometheus, Hades, Persephone, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Dionysus, Oedipus, Heracles, Medusa, Minotaur, Agamemnon, Achilles, etc. Readers will learn about the various myths and circumstances surrounding each god/goddess and hero/heroine, as well as how they are interconnected to each other.

Greek Gods and Heroes is geared toward young children, particularly elementary school students in second to fifth grades.


Note: I received this book from NetGalley, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is an honest introduction to the stories of forty Greek gods and goddesses. All the gory details including husbands and wives who are brothers and sisters (or fathers and daughters) and brief accounts of the violent acts that the gods committed are there but all is simply told. Each god or goddess has a couple of pages in the book, complete with illustrations, interesting facts, genealogy, symbols and accomplishments, etc. This reads more like a beginning reference book than a story-like retelling of the myths. It is a good reference for those who want to learn about the early Greeks' stories and world views.

Visual and factual masterpiece! I am compelled to read every book in this new series! Wide Eyed Editions is one of best imprints for kids nonfiction.

Love love love love LOVE IT! I love the flat-style illustrations so much, and I love the layouts/page design. For adults, the information provided is a little bit inadequate, so obviously it is for kids. My eleven-year-old sister loves it, so I will get a copy when it hit the shelves.
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Overall: 4.5/5
Cover: 5/5
Content: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Appealing: 5/5
Illustrations: 5/5
Page Design: 5/5

“Don’t know much about history” croons the old Baby Boomer song, but for me that should be mythology instead. So GREEK GODS AND HEROES came to the rescue just in time. I learned about 40 gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines of Greek Mythology, including Gaia, Zeus, Prometheus, Pandora, Athena, Antigone, Orpheus, Helen and Achilles. Also found out about their genealogy, allies, enemies, history, and the myths associated with each. Can I call myself a Greek Goddess now? Highly recommended!

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my true review.

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A primer on the most famous Greek myths, though there’s bound to be a few annoyed at not being included. Purportedly a children’s book, but the vocabulary and literary content seems at youngest for teenagers, so I’m not including it in a children’s book blog.
The icons look 8-bit, perhaps on purpose, and they’re used in the table of contents, rather than names, which is awesome. Pandora is the closest to human, but even she looks weird, probably because she has practically no nose. Aphrodite is of course blonde, as is Apollo, who looks like a vain surfer dude.
The first is Gaia, showing the page format: a brief description, several other info boxes, a large graphic representation, and so on.
Always happy when I can learn some things too. For example, Themis, who isn’t as well known, was Zeus’ second wife, before Hera (good luck remembering the first!). She was the Fates’ mommy as well as the Goddess of Justice; she was the Delphi oracle before Apollo took it over.
Hera sure got the worst role of any goddess.
“Artemis rarely kills wild animals.” Oh, that’s nice. “She prefers to attack those women who disagree with her or who insult her mother.” And so much for nice. . .
I did not know Sisyphus was the father of Odysseus.
But again, I simply can’t call this a children’s book, as it goes too far into explanations that should have been much simpler for kids. This is probably better for teens, and a lot of adults will like it.
After all this, Orpheus is still my fave.

Explaining in a simple, easy way Greek gods to the young audience is not an easy task nowadays, given their complicated relationships and the eventful lives. This books succeeds to make their encounters readable while keeping the young reader entertained, without diminishing the overall quality of the information. Each feature of the 40 gods and heroes is accompanied by a short comprehensive genealogy. It is a recommended reads for audiences between 7 to 10, and can be easily used as a companion to culture and history lessons about Greece. Both teachers and librarians will definitely appreciate this book.
The illustrations though are not the strong point of this book.

I've always loved Greek mythology and this book is wonderful! Simple and informative text accompany a profile of the Greek gods, titans and heroes with colorful graphics. Well researched and includes the Roman names as well. Some myths are a bit simplified for a younger audience but that doesn't take anything away from the stories. A great book for learning about Greek mythology at any age, I will definitely get this one for my boys!

Thank you Netgalley and Wide Eyed Editions for an advanced copy of this book.

Sylvie Baussier is a prolific writer of children's books which are usually written in French, her mother tongue. Having studied General Literature, she then became an editor of encyclopaedias and later, a journalist. She now devotes herself fully to the work of writing books for children from her home in France.

I have previously read a few books in the fantastic "40 Inspiring Icons" non-fiction series and "Greek Gods and Heroes" was just as successful at holding my attention and being informative without becoming overwhelming, as the others have been. I have always been fascinated by Greek Mythology and have read several different books about it over the years, this is definitely one of the best and most enjoyable for both adults and children.

The books holds information on 40 different gods, godesses, heroes and heroines of Greek Mythology, including Gaia, Zeus, Prometheus, Pandora, Athena, Hades, Persephone, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Hermes, Dionysus, Medusa, Minotaur, Antigone, Orpheus, Helen and Achilles, to name but a few. The accompanying graphics are attractive and colourful. Well researched with accurate facts and figures on each of the figures, some of the myths are simplified for the young target audience. I cannot think of a better book that is such an excellent introduction to the subject. As well as the myths associated with them, each portrait includes the person's genealogy, allies, enemies and history. Even the Roman names of each are included and Baussier uses humour to good effect keeping you entertained throughout.

This is a throughly entertaining book that I have no hesitation in recommending to youngsters and adults alike. Some of the information may be deemed too simplified for adults with prior knowledge of mythology but would be great for anyone looking for a concise introduction. I would say that if you are planning to read this to your children or gifting a copy to a child, I recommend them being an older child as some of the stories feature some pretty gruesome topics such as incest, revenge, and all manner of violent events.

Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions for an ARC. I was not required to post a review and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This is really interesting book which is primarily aimed at children but could be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Each hero has a two page spread with brightly coloured illustration and bite sized facts laying out who were, what they did and how they fit into the wider picture of ancient Greece. The order of the heroes has also been well thought out and it is clear there is a flow between them and its almost like adding colour to a once black and white image of Ancient Greek history which is transformed with colour. I would really recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Greek history who wants to learn more or refresh existing knowledge.

The format of this book (using a mix of images, graphics, and text) makes it appealing to children. Very informative and includes gods/goddesses that maybe new to students. Would love to include in a classroom library and share with students.

Title: Greek Gods & Heroes

Author: Sylvie Baussier

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

Genre: Children's Nonfiction

Publish day: August 2, 2018

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Review: Interesting and good for anyone who has a child interested in the Greek Gods & heroes or doing this topic in school and wanting more toward it.

I have always been fascinated by Greek Mythology and over the years, have read several different books about it, this is a good one for people who want a brief introduction to many of the Gods, Titans and Immortals. The book is written in two-page chapters, highlighting a different entity in each. The accompanying graphics are attractive and colourful. but not everyone likes the style. They are well researched with accurate facts and figures on each of the figures. Some of the myths are simplified for the young target audience, but I think the reader/parent or caregiver needs to pre-read this book before letting young children read it. The Gods often participated in disturbing behaviour such as incest, eating other gods, or children, that might not be appropriate for younger children. As well as the myths associated with them, each portrait includes genealogy, allies, enemies and history. Even though I am an adult, I learned some things from the book and there were some heroes and immortals that I was not familiar with. This is a great resource book for lovers of literature as there is often mention of stories or characters from mythology that may not be familiar to readers and this would give them a quick background. A great addition to school or public libraries. The publisher, Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read. The rating, ideas and opinions stated are my own.

Love this nice book about Greek Gods and Heroes. It is a good introductory book to Greek mythology for young children. A crisp and sharp layout with beautiful illustrations, "Greek Gods and Heroes" is an excellent addition to the "40 Inspiring Icons" of the series by Wide Eyed Editions.

Pros:
- Family Trees are provided for each icons
- Brief and succinct major facts and/or distinctive features of the gods and heros
- Nice graphics


Cons:
- If any, an inclusion of pronunciations would help young kids to pronounce the names correctly with little help from adults

Overall, a great and enjoyable read for children or anyone who desires a quick Greek Myths 101 crash course.

A quick overview of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. We enjoyed reading through and learning little tidbits about the different heroes and gods who were so vital to the Greek culture.

A comprehensive concise introduction to a very big subject. A great first resource to Greek gods and their mythology.