D'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants

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Summary: A treasure!
Review: Wow ~ I always knew this was an amazing book...it was read & re-read by myself & my siblings for many, many years until I believe the copy we owned literally fell apart! When a friend of mine was clearing out her old children's books & gave them to my then-young son about 10 years ago, I was so pleased to see that "Norse Gods & Giants" was among one of the many dusty, gently worn books in the bunch. I am not sure who has enjoyed this book more -my son, my husband or myself! The vivid, dramatic illustrations really make the stories come to life! I thought of buying a copy as a gift for my young niece, but see that it is out of print & the prices for used copies seem astronomical....! I don't know that I could bare to part with the copy my friend gave us a decade ago --especially since I realize now that it is a first edition handcover copy published in 1967 --! It's a wonderful treasure of a book that will entise & excite the imagination of young & old. I hope it will be put back into print so it can become available again at a reasonable price.