BEAUTIFUL STORIES OF LIFE: Six Greek Myths, Retold

Cynthia Rylant retells her favourite stories from Greek mythology, breathing fresh life into the tales of Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche. The writing is lyrical and understated, a perfect tone for stories that introduce young readers to themes of love and loss, pride and forgiveness. Exploring themes of love, destruction, vanity, and redemption, these tales will introduce young readers to the exciting world of Greek mythology. Carson Ellis's elegant black and white delicate pencil illustrations and decorations lend an aura of beauty and mystery. 88 pages.