Customer Reviews
Wanted to counter the one star person with my review 
2008-08-28
Sure, the Norse Gods book ends like an Eden, with the new men loving "The Almighty God". True.
I am one of those pagan/witch/Wiccan/Asatrus (whatever label you want to give me is fine, to me it's all religion). I got this book to learn more about the Norse pantheon in a way that stimulating to me via nostalgic childhood artwork. I love this book. I can bypass the Christian stuff in the front and back of the book (I mean, Christians are the majority religion in this country, so I assume most people are ok with how the stories are). What I am left with is a great group of stories I can enjoy and share with my kids someday. The more graphic bits are watered down as not to scare off younger kids (though they are Vikings and Thor is constantly warring with a giant or some other person or thing). Even the story of Freyja's necklace is written in a way where the main part of the story is intact without getting too suggestive for young kids.
I love the pictures and learning they were made with stones. I look forward to getting the Greek Myths in this series too. I think Christian and Pagan alike would get a lot out of this volume.
Great book for kids 2008-02-28
I've been reading this book to my kids each night at bedtime. My 7-year old loves it. A great introduction to the Norse Myths. Well written and great illustrations as well.
The greatest book in existence. 2008-02-27
This book, the text, and the illustrations inside are the sole key to happiness. If you buy this book, open it, and are not immediately happy, then you're a God damn Communist.
God Bless America, and God Bless D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths.
Greatness! 2007-12-20
Along with D'Aulaire's Greek Myths, I checked this book out of the library every week. I absolutely adored looking at the pictures and reading the stories. A great, colorful book for any kid.
What's old is good 2007-09-26
I frequently borrowed this book from the Harris Park Elementary library. It is as entertaining as an adult as it was as a youngster. Along with Edith Hamilton's book, these re-tellings are great for simply and concisely relating mythic tales to my high school students. The artwork is a bonus. D'Aulaires' book of Greek myths is also well done.
norse myths 2007-05-19
The Norse myths are some of the greatest stories of all time. Weird monsters, thoroughly human gods, elves and sprites and gnomes, with grim giants nursing ancient grudges lurking behind—the mysterious and entrancing world of Norse myth comes alive in these pages thanks to the spellbinding storytelling and spectacular pictures of the incomparable d'Aulairse. In this classic book, the art of the Caldecott Award—winning authors of d'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, a longtime favorite of children and parent, reaches one of its pinnacles. It offers a way into a world of fantasy and struggle and charm that has served as inspiration for Marvel Comics and the Lord of the Rings.
THIS BOOK IS AWESOME 2007-03-25
Years ago, my elementary school had this book in its library. My brother and I had both checked it out, 4 years apart from each other. For years after I graduated high school, I always wondered if that book was still there.
This book is one of the best books I've ever seen about Norse Mythology. The Painting are sooo cool and it doesn't "baby down" the myths. It's all there in its gorey beauty.
I recently purchased a copy of this for my brothers 30th b-day. he loved it. it was like seeing an old friend after so many years.
Wow our whole family loved this book! 2007-03-15
We didn't know much about Norse myths when we bought this book but we sure do now! We've been reading this book, one story every night, together and it is not only well written but the illustrations are very cool too. I had D'Aulaires' book of greek myths when I was a young girl and LOVED it, continued looking at the illustrations long after I read the stories, so I took a chance on buying this one. We're all glad we did!
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths 2007-03-01
I first knew & loved this book as D'Aulaires' Norse Gods & Giants, checked out of a local library many times while homeschooling years ago. While this title is a most worthy companion to D'Aulaires' Greek Myths, it mystifyingly remained out-of-print, & any used copies were extremely high-priced. Now, happily, it is back in print. I ordered my family's copy through Amazon & while I would rather have it than none, it was very disappointing to see the poorer quality of this edition, both in paper & printing: the text annoyingly fades in & out throughout the book. The illustrations do not seem to have suffered too badly, but still are not as sharp or vibrant as in my old copy of their Greek Myths. I suspect that if I had both an earlier & a present edition in front of me now, disappointment in the later would escalate. I will continue my search for an affordable copy of one of the earlier editions.
Beautiful 2007-01-15
This book describes the Norse pantheon as D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths describes Zeus and his cronies. I read it to my daughter and we enjoyed it thoroughly. The artwork is beautiful.
