Play Nice, Hercules! (Mini Myths)

Play Nice, Hercules! (Mini Myths)
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 161312676X

Hercules is not as interested in “playing nice” as he is in playing strong! But when one feat of strength destroys his little sister’s 12-piece tower, he must use his powers for good to restore the tower and seek her forgiveness. She forgives him indeed, and then shows her own strength by gleefully knocking down the stacked blocks herself! Joan Holub’s expertly focused text pairs perfectly with Leslie Patricelli’s famously humorous illustrations. Includes a summary of the original Hercules’s Twelve Labors myth at the end. Also available in the Mini Myths series: Don't Get Lost, Odysseus and Good Job, Athena! Praise for Mini-Myths: Play Nice, Hercules! "These adorable volumes feature the title characters learning important life lessons with slight allusions to their Greek mythology counterparts." --School Library Journal

Mini Myths: Play Nice, Hercules!

Mini Myths: Play Nice, Hercules!
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419709548

An illustrated, easy-to-read story about Hercules who, before becoming a legendary Roman hero, disobeys his father and then must set things right. Includes a retelling of the Roman myth of Hercules' twelve labors.

Play Nice, Hercules!

Play Nice, Hercules!
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher:
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Release: 2014
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An illustrated, easy-to-read story about Hercules who, before becoming a legendary Roman hero, disobeys his mother and then must set things right. Includes a retelling of the Roman myth of Hercules' twelve labors.

Be Patient, Pandora! (Mini Myths)

Be Patient, Pandora! (Mini Myths)
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613126751

When Pandora is warned by her mother not to open a box, her spirited curiosity trumps her obedience. Pandora harmlessly touches the box, innocently leans on the box, and eventually, albeit accidentally, bursts the box open! The cupcakes that were hidden inside are ruined, except for one last vestige, which Pandora presents in the hope that her mother still loves her. Leslie Patricelli’s depictions of this physical comedy bring a lively narrative to Joan Holub’s carefully crafted text. Includes a summary of the original Pandora’s Box myth at the end. Also available in the Mini Myths series: Don't Get Lost, Odysseus and Good Job, Athena! Praise for Mini-Myths: Be Patient, Pandora! "These adorable volumes feature the title characters learning important life lessons with slight allusions to their Greek mythology counterparts." --School Library Journal

Mini Myths: Make a Wish, Midas!

Mini Myths: Make a Wish, Midas!
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419709524

Young Midas, who loves the color yellow, makes an impulsive wish that has dire consequences for his beloved toy dinosaur. Includes a retelling of the original Midas's Wish myth.

Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules!

Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules!
Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434246825

You've heard of Hercules, right? Big, strong guy who did tons of amazing, heroic deeds? Well one part of that myth is correct. Hercules was big and strong. But he had an teeny-tiny brain. He couldn't have done any of those heroic deeds if it hadn't been for his friends telling him exactly what to do. Hades sets the record straight on the true story of Hercules.

Hercules

Hercules
Author: Shannon Eric Denton
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1617865524

The legends of Hercules strength and resourcefulness are among the most famous of Greek mythology. Follow him as he completes his twelve Labors in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader.

Be Careful, Icarus! (Mini Myths)

Be Careful, Icarus! (Mini Myths)
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613128428

After little Icarus and his dad make a bird-shaped kite, Dad warns Icarus to hold on to the string and not let it fly too high. But Icarus disobeys, and soon the kite gets caught in the trees! Dad helps him repair the kite so they can play with it again, and Icarus learns the importance of being careful. Joan Holub’s carefully crafted text is brought to life by Leslie Patricelli’s famously humorous illustrations. Includes a summary of the original Icarus myth. Also available in the Mini Myths series: Don't Get Lost, Odysseus and Good Job, Athena!

Brush Your Hair, Medusa! (Mini Myths)

Brush Your Hair, Medusa! (Mini Myths)
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2015-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613127375

Medusa refuses to care for her hair, her long locks getting knottier and dirtier with each passing page. Her hair rebellion elicits frozen expressions of shock from her family, but nothing will convince Medusa to brush. Only her hairdresser approaches Medusa with bravery and a blade, successfully solving the problem . . . with a short haircut! All are pleased with this drastic yet adorable solution. Leslie Patricelli’s depictions of this physical comedy bring a lively visual narrative to Joan Holub’s expertly focused text. Includes a summary of the original Medusa’s Wild Hair myth at the end. Also available in the Mini Myths series: Don't Get Lost, Odysseus and Good Job, Athena!

Athena

Athena
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1612289991

In this book, young readers are encouraged to analyze the past and draw conclusions about the mythological figure Athena and her role in ancient civilization.