(4) K-3 Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan. These two slim volumes each offer six simplified retellings of well-known stories from Greek myth. Aimed at the early primary grades, the retellings leave out the more gruesome bits but also a lot of the gusto. Inviting illustrations rendered in a soft rainbow palette are an appropriate match for the text. Glos. [Review covers these titles: Fantastic Creatures from Greek Myths and Gods and Goddesses from Greek Myths.]

Reviewer: Pamela McCuen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan. These two slim volumes each offer six simplified retellings of well-known stories from Greek myth. Aimed at the early primary grades, the retellings leave out the more gruesome bits but also a lot of the gusto. Inviting illustrations rendered in a soft rainbow palette are an appropriate match for the text. Glos. [Review covers these titles: Fantastic Creatures from Greek Myths and Gods and Goddesses from Greek Myths.]

Reviewer: Pamela McCuen

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan & Olwyn Whelan. Six folktales and six traditional poems and blessings together form a collection that gives readers a taste of the ancient Celtic culture of the British Isles and Ireland. The retellings, including "The Black Bull of Norroway" and "The Lady from the Lake," are solid and readable. Whelan's decorative illustrations and handsome borders create a strong setting and romantic tone for the stories. Source notes are appended.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan. When Matt doubts he has a guardian angel, Muriel appears to give him a tour of the orders of angels. Sprinkled with Bible verses, literary quotations, and references to karma, the zodiac, reincarnation, and fairies, the text has so many details that readers may find it difficult to follow. But the colorful artwork provides a celestial mood, and readers interested in a New Age slant on angels will find a lot of information here.

Reviewer: Anne St. John