A beautiful collection of illustrated Norse myths and legends retold for a new generation.Actionpacked tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods goddesses and heroes come to life in this compendium of Norse myths. Explore the ancient stories told by the Vikings in this exciting new retelling its the perfect introduction for kids aged 79 who have an interest in mythology. Inside this stunning illustrated storybook for kids youll discover Compelling profiles of a wide variety of characters of Norse legends complete with a reference section that sets the stories in context 20 enthralling myths some wellknown some less wellknown from Odin to Baldur More than a collection of myths also includes a map of the Norse lands and a pronunciation guide Original and stylised illustrations by awardwinning artist Katie Ponder on every page a perfect gift book for kids interested in art myths or historyJourney into the mythical world of Nordic folklore Children can explore the stories of mythical figures like Thor the god of thunder who disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge and retrieve his powerful hammer Mjlnir and how Sif the goddess of fertility had her long golden hair cut off by Loki the trickster god.