Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems

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A stunning gift book drawing together mythological poems - classic and brand-new - from around the world, illustrated throughout in black and white by award-winning former children's laureate Chris Riddell. Compiled by bestselling anthologist Ana Sampson, with an introduction by Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind. People all over the world have always told each other stories. And from the very earliest times, many of these stories were told in verse. This collection of poems includes retellings and reimaginings of Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Aztec, Japanese and Inuit mythology. You will meet gods, monsters, tricksters, heroes, magical creatures and objects, magicians and spirits including Medusa, Icarus, Loki, Osiris, the Minotaur, Pegasus, Bunyip, Kukulcan, Cerberus, Beowolf and Mjolnir and there are footnotes to shine a light on stories themselves. Includes poems from Neil Gaiman, W B Yeats, Kae Tempest, Sylvia Plath, Shakespeare, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joseph Coelho and many more. . .

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Dive into this fantastic collection about gods, goddesses and monsters from all over the world.. it is beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell -- Natalie Haynes * The Big Issue *
This fabulous collection exceeded even my high expectations! It is a veritable dragon's horde of joy in poem form. There aren't enough stars for this one! * ReadingZone *
A beautifully created gift book for readers of every age! * Lancashire Evening Post *
Gods and Monsters Mythological Poems is a masterpiece that will enrapture poetry and mythology enthusiasts alike. * Preneur World Magazine *
This is a fantastic and accessible collection for young people. * Juno Magazine *

Author Bio

Ana Sampson is the author of many bestselling anthologies including She is Fierce: Brave, bold and beautiful poems by women, She Will Soar: Bright, Brave poems of freedom by women, Tyger Tyger Burning Bright: Much Loved Poems you Half-Remember, Poems to Learn by Heart and Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book Chris Riddell OBE, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award in 2013.