Are you a mother introducing beautiful and timeless classics to your children? This collection of five Living Book Press books is for you, and is especially fitting for Boys and Girls who are just beginning their relationship with lovely and adventure filled stories!
Homer’s classic poem describing the horror and heroism of men and gods has been rewritten to be easily understandable by readers of all ages. Read how the war with Troy began, of battles and broken oaths.
2. The Odyssey for Boys and Girls
Homer’s epic poem is one of the oldest works of literature still read today and is here retold in easy language for readers of all ages.
3. The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
This book is a wonderful introduction to the story of Aeneas, legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escapes from the burning city of Troy and wanders the Mediterranean. When he finally settles in Italy his adventure is far from over as he fights for the hand of princess Lavinia.
4. English Literature for Boys and Girls
From early Gaelic tales and Beowulf though to Spenser, Shakespeare, Dickens, and Thackeray, Marshall introduces us to the times and personalities that have shaped western thought and storytelling. Read excerpts from many pieces, learn of the authors and their influences, then explore your favorites further with the recommended reading at the end of the chapter.
5. A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
Framed as a college student telling tales to children, the six stories in this book are referenced so regularly in our modern culture that everybody should be familiar with them.
Included are Hawthorne’s retellings of:
The Gorgon’s Head
The Golden Touch
Pandora’s Box
The Three Golden Apples
The Miraculous Pitcher
The Chimæra