Author: Xanthe Gresham-Knight
Illustrator: Alice Pattullo
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Genre: Children / Mythology
ISBN: 978-0-500-65191-9
Pages: 128
Price: $19.95
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Most people have some knowledge of Roman and Greek mythology, but what about China, Russia, or Mexico? In Goddesses and Heroines, kids will be introduced to 13 goddesses and heroines from various cultures, told in a unique and creative way.
The goddesses featured in this book are Aphorodite, Isis, Hekate, Inanna, Mulan, Baba Yaga, Parvati, Mayahuel, Nangsa, Osun, Amaterasu, Simorgh, and Brigit. With colorful imagery, poetry, and imaginative illustrations, each of these women comes alive for us on the page. In addition to their stories, a full page is dedicated to symbols and information about each of the women.
Goddesses and Heroines provides fun and interesting insights into the lives of these fascinating women. I highly recommend it.
Reviewer: Alice Berger
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