Adults and children have an endless fascination with Greece. This annotated bibliography will lead to to great resources about Greece.
Nonfiction Books
Aesop's Fables, by Aesop & Jerry Pinkney
In this elegantly designed volume, more than sixty of Aesop's timeless fables have been carefully selected, humorously retold, and brought gloriously to life by four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Jerry Pinkney. Included are the Shepherd Boy and The Wolf, the Lion and the Mouse, the Tortoise and the Hare, plus many other characters-and morals-that have inspired countless readers for centuries.
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D'Aulaire & Edgar D'Aulaire
One of my favority mythology books. This is a beautifully illustrated re-telling of favorite Greek myths. It features gods and goddesses, kings and heroes of ancient Greek mythology in a whirlwind of action stories about Zeus, Hera, Hermes and the other gods.
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete: Races You'd Rather Not Run, by Michael Ford, David Antram, & David Salariya
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece: A Life You'd Rather Not Have, by Fiona MacDonald, David Antram, & David Salariya
The second title describes the life of a woman from the Black Sea area who is kidnapped and taken to serve as a slave in ancient Greece. The treatment of the slaves by the aristocracy is depicted along with descriptions of everyday life. The first title deals with the rigors and unexpected hardships of athletes. This series is perfect for the reluctant reader.
Fiction
The Goatherd and the Shepherdess: A Tale from Ancient Greece, by Lenny Hort & Lloyd Bloom
As three friends tend their flocks on a Greek Island, Daphis and Dorcon vie for the affections of Chloe.
Max and Ruby's Midas, by Rosemary Wells
The delightful bunnies take on the story of King Midas. Max learns the value of healthy eating.
Mr. Semolina-Semolinus, by Anthony L. Mann, Christodoula Mitakidou, & Giselle Potter
Auti, a Greek princess, makes a man to love from almongs, sugar, and semolina. When he is stolen by a jealous queen she searches the world for him.
Orfe, by Cynthia Voigt
An updating of the myth of Orpheus. This female musician gains fame, but finds love in a world of poverty and drug addiction.
Online
BellaOnline Greek Food
As in many cultures, Greek recipes are often handed down within the family. These recipes, though not secret, are rarely written down. They include measures such as “a little of this and a pinch of that” so recreating the dish is often more complex than might be expected.
