Perseus by Simon Spence is a illustrated children's book about the story of Perseus, a Greek myth. Perseus' mother Danae is a princess, but is locked away by her father when a prophecy states that her son will cause great harm to the king. Although...

Theseus by Dr Simon Spence chronicles the life of Theseus, son of King Aegeus. The story is derived from Greek mythology. King Aegeus departs and heads for his home in Athens, but leaves his son behind, along with a sword and a pair of sandals....

Jason and the Golden Fleece - Early Myths: Greek Myths for Children by Simon Spence is the tale of Jason and the Argonauts told with a few extra parts. Jason goes up against his uncle for the title of king. His uncle tells him he...

Atalanta - Early Myths: Greek Myths for Children by Simon Spence is an engaging book that will introduce children to Greek mythology. In this book they learn the story of Atalanta whose father wanted her to grow up as a perfect princess, but Atalanta wanted...

Herakles by Simon Spence is the story of the Greek hero, Herakles, who is one of the strongest heroes of Greek mythology. The queen of the gods, Hera, sends two snakes to harm Herakles, the son of Zeus, while he is sleeping with his brother....

Odysseus is trying to get home after the battle at Troy (with the Trojan horse). But there are many obstacles in his way. Odysseus and his men encounter a Cyclops, a giant one-eyed man who wants to eat them all. When Odysseus' men waste the...

Persephone, by Simon Spence, is the Greek myth that explains why planet Earth has seasons. Persephone was the daughter of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest) and Zeus, king of the gods. Hades, the god of the underworld, saw Persephone picking flowers and decided he...

Classic Greek and Roman literature is full of stories, myths, and legends about gods and heroes. Each story is exciting on its own, but there is usually a message being shared. And the story is depicted in classic art: painted vases and murals. The story...

Helen by Simon Spence is a playful version of Greek mythology that will appeal to children. Zeus, the king of the gods, fell in love with Princess Nemesis. Through magic, he turned both of them into wild geese that laid an egg along the lake...

Prometheus by Simon Spence is the latest addition to the Early Myths series. Spence has adapted the ancient Greek tales for a younger audience. Prometheus focuses primarily on Zeus and Prometheus and their ongoing struggles, which include Prometheus's creation of humans and the introduction of...

In the children’s book Achilles, Simon Spence relates the tale of this ancient Greek mythological hero in a way that makes it accessible and compelling for young readers. Through skilled writing, the story becomes a grand adventure, and key events, such as his mother, the...