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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths Hardcover – July 10, 2005

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The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.
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  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  5. Dimensions
    8.79 x 0.75 x 12 inches
  6. Publisher
    NYR Children's Collection
  7. Publication date
    July 10, 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    159017125X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1590171257
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"…a mythological tour de force."
— The New York Times

"Out of print for many years, Norse Gods and Giants has been very handsomely reissued by the The New York Review Children’s Collection and retitled D’Aulaire’s Book of Norse Myths. Featuring a sturdy sewn binding, the book arguably represents the pinnacle of the d’Aulaires’ achievement as storytellers and artists….the prose seems livelier and more robust in the Norse myths than in the Greek…Their retelling of the Greek myths for children had to pull its punches somewhat….but since sex doesn't feature as prominently in Norse mythology, this book is able to stay scrupulously faithful to the Edda and still maintain its PG rating. But not to worry: there’s still a lot of drinking, fighting and bad behavior, particularly on the part of fiery Thor, who is forever whacking frost giants on the head with his hammer, and the highly entertaining Loki, who is one of the most complicated and devious characters in anybody’s mythology, anywhere. Loki is the Bart Simpson of Norse mythology, forever pulling pranks, forever getting caught and forever talking his way out of the consequences…"
— The New York Times Book Review

"[These] works, especially the books of Norse and Greek myths, were and remain crucial to me, and now to my own children. The interest in mythology that was kindled by those two books has endured throughout my life, and has directly influenced my own writing in countless ways…The Norse book was always my favorite, though. I must have read it a dozen times at least by the time I was nine or ten."
— Michael Chabon

About the Author

Ingri Mortenson and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire met at art school in Munich in 1921. Edgar’s father was a noted Italian portrait painter, his mother a Parisian. Ingri, the youngest of five children, traced her lineage back to the Viking kings.

The couple married in Norway, then moved to Paris. As Bohemian artists, they often talked about emigrating to America. “The enormous continent with all its possibilities and grandeur caught our imagination,” Edgar later recalled.

A small payment from a bus accident provided the means. Edgar sailed alone to New York where he earned enough by illustrating books to buy passage for his wife. Once there, Ingri painted portraits and hosted modest dinner parties. The head librarian of the New York Public Library’s juvenile department attended one of those. Why, she asked, didn’t they create picture books for children?

The d’Aulaires published their first children’s book in 1931. Next came three books steeped in the Scandinavian folklore of Ingri’s childhood. Then the couple turned their talents to the history of their new country. The result was a series of beautifully illustrated books about American heroes, one of which, Abraham Lincoln, won the d’Aulaires the American Library Association’s Caldecott Medal. Finally they turned to the realm of myths.

The d’Aulaires worked as a team on both art and text throughout their joint career. Originally, they used stone lithography for their illustrations. A single four-color illustration required four slabs of Bavarian limestone that weighed up to two hundred pounds apiece. The technique gave their illustrations an uncanny hand-drawn vibrancy. When, in the early 1960s, this process became too expensive, the d’Aulaires switched to acetate sheets which closely approximated the texture of lithographic stone.

In their nearly five-decade career, the d’Aulaires received high critical acclaim for their distinguished contributions to children’s literature. They were working on a new book when Ingri died in 1980 at the age of seventy-five. Edgar continued working until he died in 1985 at the age of eighty-six.

Michael Chabon is the author of several books, including The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Wonder Boys, The Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Klay, The Yiddish Policeman’s Union, Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son and, most recently, Telegraph Avenue.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NYR Children's Collection (July 10, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159017125X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590171257
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.57 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.79 x 0.75 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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The work of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire has needed no introduction - their beautiful picture books have delighted countless children ever since. Ingri Mortenson and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire met in Munich where both were studying art in the 1920's. Ingri had grown up in Norway; Edgar, the son of a noted portrait painter, was born in Switzerland and had lived in Paris and Florence. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the United States and began to create the picture books that have established their reputation for unique craftsmanship. Their books were known for their vivid lasting color. a result of the pain-staking process of stone lithography used for all their American history biographies. This was an old world craft in which they were both expert, which involved actually tracing their images on large slabs of Bavarian limestone. Throughout their long careers, Ingri and Edgar worked as a team on both art and text. Their research took them to the actual places of their biographies, including the countries of Italy, Portugal and Spain when they were researching Columbus; to the hills of Virginia while they researched Washington; and to the wilds of Kentucky and Illinois for Abraham Lincoln, winner of the Caldecott Medal. The fact that they spoke 5 languages fluently served them well in their European travels and in their research of original documents. Since their deaths in the 1980's, Ingri and Edgar's books and works have been kept alive by their two sons Ola and Nils.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on Norse myths for kids and adults
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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My 7 yr old can’t get enough of these books. She loves the illustrations and we read this and the Greek one every night.
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Philosophy5280
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
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The pictures are gorgeous and the stories are perfect for my 6 year old and me to follow along. I've found Norse myths hard to make sense of, but these are really accessible for all ages. Only complaint is paper is a little thin.
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Daekar
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This. And then go buy the Greek Myth one too.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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I was first introduced to the work of d'Aulaire back in the 5th grade, many years ago, with the Book of Greek Myths. Decades later I stumbled across this gem on Amazon and bought it immediately. The illustrations are just as good as in the Greek book, and they convey the dark flavor and material culture of the Norse in a satisfying way. The writing is uniformly clear, and the author shows again their ability to distill the essence of many mythological sources into one relatively continuous and internally logical narrative.

Certainly not a replacement for scholarly sources, but excellent for both children and those more learned who appreciate seeing this material treated in an approachable and enjoyable way that conveys the alien and human nature of the Norse myths.
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Pam Lagler
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite for Kids’ Norse Mythology
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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My students love the stories in this Norse Mythology book. The illustrations are colorful and attractive, the stories are well written and entertaining, and I love the large size of the book.
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E. Swenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Still as good as when I was a kid
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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After reading a kid's book to the wee ones using the Norse characters, I figured it would be good for my sanity if they had the original sources to reference instead of a kid's school adventure novel. Given its impact on my childhood love of myth, there was a clear book to turn to.
The D'Aulaires were a dear part of my childhood, both this book and the associated Greek myths, and it's looking like the same on my kids. The stories are very well done, telling the classic mythical tales in a way that is true to the tradition, but also not overly explicit. (Important in some of these stories. Woof, nordic people.) I'm amazed at how much content is in the book, covering the meaty parts of the Eddas. Think Niel Gaiman's book - not authoritative, but great storytelling.
The 8 year old loves it, he's been reading it to the 6 and 4 year old, and now I have to explain to my church why my 4 yo son is running around on Sleipnir hitting people with Mjolner. Fun times.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Perfect (ages 5 and 7)
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2016
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Absolutely Perfect for my two kids, ages 5 and 7. They have a pretty good vocabulary though, and a willingness to learn new words.

This book is written at a level that is definitely appropriate for kids being read to. The language is relatively easy, though it would be challenging for them to read on their own due to some of the word choices (which are perfect and fit the style). I see this as an advantage since it is just challenging enough for them to be learning new words as well as new stories, without being so challenging that they get bored.

The book also leaves out the gory details of what the gods are doing when they sneak away together, and so on; so parents need not worry about it being *too* colorful. Yet the stories are told true to their origins.

My kids beg for this book every night -- definitely get this one.
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Daniel Arthur Mundo
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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Love the book and the art the stories ( myths ) are wonderfully told for young readers my only complaint and the reason I’m holding back that 5th star is the paper quality, it’s close to coloring book paper and kind of disappointing I don’t want my kid’s handling it because I’m worried they’ll accidentally tear the pages that’s not what I’d expect from a hardcover book meant for children 5-12 it’s perplexing to me that the publishers would choose this paper the only reason I can think of as to why is to keep the cost down but don’t let my review hold you back from getting this book the format, art, and stories are indeed wonderful I just want you to know what you’re getting
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Bryan Hermannsson
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book with beautiful depiction of norse mythology for children.
Reviewed in Germany on February 6, 2021
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Gorgeous book with beautiful depiction of norse mythology for children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you're on the fence, don't worry, it's good
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2019
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Worth it!
I was on the fence about buying this, but it was a great price for a hardcover book, and the pages are nice, writing is nice. Really satisfied me, and I was worried it wouldn't meet my expectations. Ant go wrong with it. The Greek stories were good too
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book~
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2020
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This book is stunningly illustrated and is simply written for children. My two kids aged 8 and 10 absolutely love it and it has complemented our learning of the Viking period and it’s wonderful mythology.

It’s a good quality book printed on nice paper and has a old age book feel to it. It’s the perfect addition to anyone’s library and I imagine always remembering it growing up.
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berthier wfe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in France on December 30, 2019
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JPJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
Reviewed in India on February 17, 2018
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One of the most recommended books on Norse Mythology for children. If they are on to Percy Jackson's Greek mythology characters, then this will definitely interest them.
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