Greek Mythology For Children

You will never see war the same way after reading this extraordinary retelling of an ancient Greek fable about a tragically unnecessary battle between mice and frogs. This miniature masterpiece ranks with Animal Farm as one of the greatest parables of human foibles. Originally published in 1962, The Battle of the Frogs and the Mice tells in words and pictures a classic tale of the foolhardiness of war. When Crum-snatcher, a Mouse, cautiously mounts the back of Puff-jaw, King of the Frogs, to explore the frogs pond, the Mouse meets with a disaster which soon brings the two nations into mortal conflict.

In Greek myth, Aphrodite was so beautiful that her beauty often led to wars and rivalry. Her origins have been trivial and her existence unreal. However, the Greeks created temples for her and worshiped her. She was assigned as the goddess of love and beauty. Learn more about Aphrodite in this book of mythology stories for kids. Enjoy!