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14 July 2009 - Book Review: The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
Age 04-08. 2 Stars. A nice little introduction to the Greek pantheon of gods. This book is rendered very engagingly for young children, with the words and details carefully selected, and well-drawn pictures telling much of the story. Unfortunately the stories are told rather uncritically…. The book is very good at capturing a child’s imagination, but at ages 4-8, children are not equipped with the critical thinking necessary to separate these mythologies from their Bible stories. Additionally, many of the Greek myths involve violent and abusive behavior, bitter feuds, andthe misuse of sex, which may not take the imagination in the direction parents want it to go. At a later age, this book might make a good once-read introduction for reluctant readers to introduce a more in-depth presentation of Greek mythology.

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