Dr Simon Spence

Odysseus is the third book in the Early Myths collection, a series of children's picture books on Greek myth. Each book covers a character from mythology and brings the tale to life through illustrations and story-telling, with inspiration from ancient art and literature. The books are aimed at 4 to 10 year old's, are beautifully designed and easy to read. This picture book of Odysseus tells one of the greatest stories from Greek mythology. The hero sails away to take part in a great Trojan War, but his success at the battle is followed by a wandering return as he comes across monsters, nymphs, gods and heroes.… (mais)

This is book 3 out of a series of a collection by Dr. Simon Spence who writes Greek mythology books for kids. It is a picture book full of great imagery while exploring the Greek myth of who Odysseus was. The book is beautifully designed and easy to read as it probably is aimed at the interest level of k-5 elementary grades. The book discusses how Odysseus was a hero who sails away to take part in the Trojan war, but his success at the battle is followed by a return as he comes home of monsters, nymphs, Gods, and heroes. It is definitely very interesting and engaging. It is very informative and a great way to introduce different Greek myths to students and increase their interest level.… (mais)