| D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths Contributor(s): D'Aulaire, Ingri (Author), D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin (Author), Chabon, Michael (Preface by) |
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ISBN: 159017125X ISBN-13: 9781590171257 Publisher: New York Review of Books OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2005 Annotation: Now back in print after more than 20 years, this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends tells the 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 many other tales. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Norse - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: 293.13 |
| LCCN: 2004029214 |
| Series: New York Review Children's Collection |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.8" W x 11.9" (1.55 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Scandinavian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape. |