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

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.

Mini Myths: Good Job, Athena!

Mini Myths: Good Job, Athena!
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419718984

After Athena ties Arachne's shoes for her, Arachne takes the credit for Athena's hard work. But when their friends ask Arachne to teach them how to tie their shoes, Arachne must admit the truth. So Athena comes to the rescue and teaches everybody this important skill. All is forgiven, and the girls are friends again. Conceived and crafted by Greek-mythology expert Joan Holub and illustrated by the bestselling Leslie Patricelli, this book also includes a summary of the original Arachne myth.

Favorite Greek Myths

Favorite Greek Myths
Author: Bob Blaisdell
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486110303

Adventures, calamities, and conquests abound in stirring tales about Pandora's box, King Midas and his golden touch, the dreaded Cyclops, Narcissus and Echo, and many other familiar figures.

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.

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!

Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale (The Real Chicken Little)

Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale (The Real Chicken Little)
Author: Sam Wedelich
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338686151

If you like Mo Willems’ Pigeon, you’ll love Sam Wedelich’s Chicken Little! Who are you calling little?"In this clever spin on the classic tale... empathy ends up saving the day, and the moral (don't believe everything you hear; check the facts) is broadcast loud and clear." -- The Horn Book"Whimsy reigns in Wedelich's debut picture book... A spry readaloud that will entertain adults and listeners in equal measure." -- Publishers WeeklyChicken Little is NOT afraid of anything. Well, okay, maybe a mysterious BONK to the head can produce panic. But only momentarily. It's not as though she meant to send the barnyard into a tailspin, thinking that the sky was falling. How ridiculous! But can she calm her feathered friends with facts and reason?A timeless favorite becomes a clever cautionary tale in this FUNNY, fresh, and timely picture book debut by cartoonist, Sam Wedelich!

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!

Little Feminist Board Book Set

Little Feminist Board Book Set
Author: Mudpuppy
Publisher: Mudpuppy Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780735353817

Mudpuppy's Little Feminist Board Book Set is comprised of colorful illustrated portraits of real women who have made historical impact on the world. Illustrations by Lydia Ortiz and words by Emily Kleinman introduce children to these important people in history with images that are fun for youngsters and also realistic. The Board Book Set includes 4 mini board books (Pioneers, Artists, Leaders, and Activists.) - Size: 4 x 4 x 4" - Includes Artists: Maya Angelou, Lucille Ball, Frida Kahlo and Ella Fitzgerald - Includes Leaders: Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Indira Gandhi and Hillary Clinton - Includes Activists: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Gloria Steinem and Malala Yousafza - Includes Pioneers: Marie Curie, Sally Ride, Amelia Earhart and Billie Jean King