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D'aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

Name: D'aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
ISBN: 9781681377889

Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

New York Review Books · Print & ebook · October 10, 2023

Reading lane: Norse Myths

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Why This Clicks

Gods and Giants

Norse legends arrive with a vivid cast of gods, heroes, giants, and fantastical northern landscapes.

Come here for

Meet Odin, Thor, Loki, Bragi, and the Valkyries
Explore stories from Norse folklore through illustrations throughout

Expect

An introduction to Norse legends for young readers
Mythic figures and a world rendered in illustrations

Book Details

Authors: Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Publisher: New York Review Books
Published: October 10, 2023
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Norse Myths · Greek & Roman Myths
Reading lane: Norse Myths

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Publisher Categories

Action & Adventure
Legends, Myths, Fables / General
Norse Myths

About This Book

The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the w...

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