Greek Gods for Kids

As far as starter books go, this one is a pretty good introduction to Greek Mythology! I like that it includes a lot of the stories and not just talking about the gods and goddesses. Despite the small errors here and there, it is very well done and most of the pictures included are really pretty! I wouldn't mind having a small collection of some of the images. There is definitely room to add more to it, and I don't quite understand the layout, but it's a fun read!

My son and I read the book and we both loved it. Instead of facts about Greek gods and goddesses, it was short stories. My son found it easy to read and he learned something new. We also like illustrations but I think more and more kid friendly illustrations will be better.

Thank you netgalley and Ms, Roy for the ARC copy.

A cracking way to engage with, and teach youngsters about Greek mythology . Even I learnt stuff too!

3.5! Definitely a good starter book for children! I liked the format of the book: there was an illustration of the god or goddess and information about them, and then afterward gave a quick story or two of how the god(dess) was important in the mythology. In addition to the Olympus gods, there is also a spot for Hades as well as information at the end about how Roman mythology took heavily from the Greek. A few minor qualms I have with this is that I didn't love all of the artwork (some were nice but some were just okay) and there is no glossary at the end. There are some decently big words in here for a book aimed at children that are unrelated to the Greek names, and I think a glossary of all the Greek names as well as some of the other words would be beneficial for kids.

Thanks to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

The book opened up with a brief overview of Greek Mythology and then proceeded to go into the profiles of important/key gods and important figures in Greek mythology.
I thought the book was great. The information was clear and easy to understand for young readers. I thought that it would benefit from some more illustrations but other than that it’s great.

I love this book, it has the stories laid out nicely and they aren't super long where a child would get uninterested if you are reading to them. I really liked the illustrations for each God at the beginning of their story

I have nieces and nephews that are learning about Greek Gods in school and I thought this was a great companion guide to help them learn. More about the history of Ancient Greece a well as the Gods associated with it.

A great starter to Greek Mythology fo a person of any age. It is more concise than I had expected but then it is designed for children ....I'd say under 10. I'm sure that the book will be much better as a physical copy so I don't recommend as a Kindle version but buy the 'real thing' to fully appreciate the art work and layout. It makes me want to find out more about the Greek stories, which I'm sure is one of the intensions of the book anyway.

This is a book that I'd save as a resource for my social studies /history class. This book is an introductory guide for teaching Greek Mythology for Children of late elementary through middle school.
I love how the level of language is simple and comprehensive for the readers. This is a must read book if the audience are interested in learning Mythology

This was a really fun and quick read. It's definitely kid friendly, but also adult friendly. It was really fun reading about all the Greek gods and their adventures in such a quick and simple way. The illustrations also added to the experience. They were vibrant and beautiful!

This is a kids-friendly, easy to read, and entertaining book on Greek mythology. It’s clear, concise and presents a Greek god, a hero and a myth related to such god, with the symbols and animals that represented each god or goddess. Wish it had been that easy when I was at school!

A fantastic resource for children learning/wanting to learn about Greek mythology. Also a good tool for adults looking to get an introduction to Greek Mythology. With an informative background for each of the key gods and goddesses as well as key tales and beautiful and eye catching illustrations it provides a unique and enchanting learning experience

This was an informative book about greek gods, there's a lot of helpful information in there. I think this would be a great primer for kids who are interested in mythology. Knowing about these characters is helpful for understanding a lot of references and a little resource like this could be helpful.

Pros: I realize that this book is for kids, but as an adult I also enjoyed and learned from it. This year I’ve read several novels that allude to Greek Mythology (e.g., Olympus, Texas). I do not have a deep knowledge of mythology, so I often feel like I’m missing out on completely understanding some books because I do not know the mythology behind them. I thought this book was a fantastic overview and introduction

Cons: This is not really a con but is more a note—I’d suggest kids read this book with adults the first few times because there are some big words and ideas that might be difficult to grasp the first time through. I also found a typo on page 15 – palacbeneath should be palace beneath.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read this book.

I loved this book. It is fun, informative and effortless to read. I enjoyed the illustrations and the colour palette. Good work.

This book is a great introduction to Greek mythology for kids. It has a very straightforward style in the telling of stories and about the gods. While the art of the book was consistent throughout, and it's a good style, I would have preferred if the pictures with shades faces/bodies just showed the details of the faces/bodies.

This is a good introduction to Greek gods and goddesses, for children but also for anyone. The information is well-written and entertaining. The illustrations are mostly ok, but the ebook form does not enhance them. The print version should look a lot better. Enjoyable book!

Although I have read most of the myths previously, this book is well worth my time. The storytelling is simple yet actractive and the illutrations are just so stunning, not to mention that the author included some of my favorite myths into this book.

Though the myths in this books are simplified, I believe it does encourage readers to do some research to learn more about Greek mythology. I would highly recommend this book to someone who is new to ancient Greece and Greek mythology.

To be honest this is a great book for not only kids but also adults who wish to read a simplified introduction to Greek Mythology.

The book covers basics; importance of Mythology for Greeks and Greek Gods. What I liked the most was that there was one incident or story about every God that portrayed the main features of their character which made it easier to remember them.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for a copy of this book.

I would like to extend my thanks to NetGalley and the author for sending me an e-arc of this book to review.

GREEK GODS FOR KIDS by MONICA ROY was a pleasant surprise when I read it. I adored the illustrations used throughout the book and loved reading the stories. I liked how the book was structured: first, there's an overview and introduction to Greek mythology as a whole, then it goes into introductions of each characters, followed by one or two infamous stories about the gods. This allowed for readers to be able to find a comfortable stopping point before continuing with their day. It was explained simply enough to peak the attention of readers but also to get them curious to learn more elsewhere. Even though there are many paragraphs used, they weren't unnecessarily long or detailed which could intimidate readers. The chapters were short and easy to read, allowing readers the opportunity to comfortably read the book in smaller portions on their own time. I felt that it was easy to follow along and understand, which will be great for those of a younger age (the targeted audience.) Mythology is something many discover and fall in love with in their younger years but sometimes may have some difficulty understanding due to some sources explaining things in a complicated way or not including the full story to make things easier for readers.

It's definitely one I would recommend to friends and family that are looking for something to reference or to begin with. My only complaint at the moment is I wish there was more!

This book is a wonderful guide for kids & Adults on Greek Mythology. This is something you will have to learn at one point while in school. This book explains everything in a much simpler way so that you can understand Greek mythology better! Would make a great gift for kids also!
Thanks NetGalley & BooksGoSocial for allowing me to read and review this book!

🏹Fun short tour of essentials of Greek mythology🏛🔱

This quick read with short, individual chapters about each of the major Greek gods and some of the legendary heroes like Heracles and Perseus, was a fun way to reacquaint myself with Greek mythology. The writing itself was succinct, the chapters' opening illustrations well-done, often striking, reminding me a bit of an art nouveau style.

Although there were some grammatically awkward phrases, in general I think it's an attractive, basic but informative way to introduce pre-teens to the subject without going too down in the weeds. Once it peaks their interest, they will need to reach for other accounts to get the full story for the Trojan wars, for example.

Unlike many books detailing the adventures of the Greek gods, this account leaves out the violence and the promiscuous side of the Greek legends. Very suitable for a young readership.

This is one adult who enjoyed it and reached the end wanting more!

Thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Greek Gods for Kids by Monica Roy, which I received from NetGalley for review, is an illustrated introduction to the Olympian pantheon and a few of the most enduring narratives and heroes associated with it.

I enjoyed the strong lines and bold colors of the illustrations and found the content to be fluidly organized, effectively capturing the interconnectedness of the stories. The author also captures the gods’ dualities and complexities, neither over-simplifying nor being heavy-handed. A few typographical errors were noticeable, perhaps to be expected as my edition was an uncorrected proof.

Two features of this book made it stand out for me among anthologies of Greek mythology for children:

It foregrounds that the myths were composed and transmitted orally, which has resulted in multiple versions of similar stories. Roy mentions this repeatedly when recounting myths, pointing out that the version presented is a favorite or most well-known version, not necessarily the “most true” one.

It differentiates between Greek and Roman mythology without privileging one over the other. Roy acknowledges that Greek mythology influenced Roman mythology but that the two are not the same. Similarly, Roy acknowledges that the myths have had an enduring influence and that we continue to engage with and enjoy them, but this does not mean that we are participating in “the same” tradition.

I would adopt this book for use with young readers as a conversation starter on myth and culture.

I read this with my 6 year old and it was a wonderful introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. It was exciting to share this new world with my child, revisit old tales and learn some new ones in a child-friendly format.
I liked how it explored the construct of the gods and goddesses and then delved into the stories. It also explored the Ancient Romans deities and how they were heavily borrowed from the Greek. The artwork was lovely and really enhanced the stories. The language used was quite advanced so this book would be great for older children to read by themselves, or in my case, read along with your child. I think I've started an interest in my child now and would love to expand on this and explore other mythology tales with them

Alot of work has gone into creating this detailed, informative book for children about the Greek Gods. The pictures are bright and the author covers a great deal of ground which can be read in manageable chunks. For teachers and parents wanting to upgrade their knowledge a little this could prove a useful reference. As a historian and storyteller for me there was something missing in these retellings.

My husband is a big Greek mythology fan and enjoyed added this book to our bedtime story collection. I enjoyed how it had intros to the goddesses and gods as well as stories.

As a children’s text on Greek mythology, this book was effective. It gave an overview of all the major gods and myths, and broke it down to its simplest (and most PG) forms. There were a few typos, and I also found some of the illustrations lackluster. Some were great, and some were not, and I felt that some of the stories were like that too. Some I learned something new I had not known about a story or a god, but some left important pieces out that I thought would have been there.

The writing is very lucid. The illustrations are nice. A bit old and classy look is presented through the book. The stories and introduction are as usual very interesting and descriptive, apt for young minds. More illustrations with respect to the stories would have made it more eye-glueing. All over it's a nice little book for children and adults alike to gain knowledge on Greek mythology.

This is a good introductory book on Greek mythology for children. The book explains the major gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. Following each god and goddess discussed, there is a short adventurous tale told about them. The stories are written in a way that children and adults will understand and enjoy. The book flows from one story to the next. The book had simple elegant illustrations to depict the gods and goddesses. Overall this is a great place to start to learn about Greek mythology. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

A great introduction to Greek mythology for not just my children but me as well, I loved reading some of the classic tales with them and looking at where they had taken place in real life. A wonderful way to begin a love of Greek myths and legends, learning about gods and goddesses on the way

Greek Gods for Kids is a wonderful “starter” book for parents to read with their children. I read this book with my 1st grader nightly working through the book by God and then coordinating story. I found that my child was not only interested in the stories but also wanted to dig deeper and learn more which is what every mother wants to hear. I highly suggest this for not only home school moms but also children in public school. Greek mythology is a great foundation for explaining the difference between fiction and realistic fiction as well as how long myths and legends have been around. Elementary age students will love the short stories as well as increase their vocabulary skill set.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an E-ARC of this novel. The following is my honest and unbiased book review.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Greek Gods for Kids is a beautifully illustrated guide for children to introduce them to the Greek gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
The book starts out by explaining what Greek mythology is and introducing it and then goes on to showcase each god and goddess. I loved the short stories about each one too. The book is structured so that you can pick it up and read either cover to cover or at random whenever you want to.
This is a great book to start of learning about Greek mythology, God's and goddesses and encourages further learning by giving a short summary and story of each god and goddess.

Might be aimed at kids but as someone new to Greek mythology I loved this, would recommend for kids and a great Xmas present too!

This was a good book. It explained the concepts of Greek Gods really well, but I thought that this book is going to be illustrated, but it was not. It was just the same design and plain text, though it would have helped if it was.

A real introduction to Greek Mythology, whose stories we still use in some sayings. From the very beginning, to their gods and goddesses, and their famous tales on human being in that time, makes this book a nice thing to read. What interes me is in the end of the book, the author wrote that Romans took Greek gods and rename them, including some of Greek Mythology famous personalities.

This is a great book to introduce kids to Greek Mythology. It was fun and lively and the illustrations were fun. I liked how it had stories, not just facts about the gods/goddesses.

Adorable artwork. Unfortunately, the text is unoriginal. It reads like a wikipedia article. The formatting for the digital version was also very strange; for example, the Grecian pillars which act as a border between sections would often appear all alone in the middle of the page.

I absolutely loved this book. It was well organized with a great flow of God's and Goddesses. Not only was it written with easy language, but also very informative. It was simple enough to keep a child's attention from wondering and keeping them engaged. I would also recommend this book for any adult who needs a crash course on Greek Mythology. This book is an amazing gateway into more detailed stories and piquing ones interest in other pantheons. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A great wee guide to Greek Gods. The stories are condensed to short, easy to digest, stories with quirky illustrations. I would definitely use with learners (and also for my own reference when teaching this topic!).

Great little book for children. I read it to my children and they loved it. Even I learned from the book.

My children enjoyed this book. It was nice to find a book about Greek mythology that had plenty of information but was not overwhelming at the same time. We were able to read sections together and have fun discussing the stories and relating them to our own life lessons and experiences. Would definitely recommend for library purchase.