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Dedalus and Icarus

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Dedalus and Icarus by Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia is a delightful children's tale about the legendary figures from Greek mythology. It explores the creative ingenuity of Dedalus, a master craftsman, and the adventurous spirit of his son, Icarus. Through their inventive journey, the story imparts themes of ambition and caution, making it both engaging and educational for young readers.
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This delightful children's book offers an engaging retelling of the classic myth, capturing the imagination with fantastical adventures. You might enjoy it if you're interested in stories brimming with creativity and timeless themes, perfect for sparking young readers' love for mythology and storytelling.

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Dedalus and Icarus

The most beloved and famous Greek myths recounted in a colourful and easy-to-read series. This book is about Dedalus and Icarus. Ages 5+.

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This new series is designed for young children to explore the wonderful and rich world of classic Greek mythology. Each volume presents the adventures of the most beloved heroes, gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures, using an easy and adventurous language.

Epic stories filled with adventure, fantasy, magic, and heroism are the common elements in all these tales. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Dedalus and Icarus is authored by Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia, a renowned author of children's books and television screenwriter who also teaches at the Cattolica University in Milan. Travelling the world whenever she can, her favourite destination remains the Land of Fantasy and Imagination.

Anna Lang, the illustrator, is a Hungarian graphic designer currently living and working in Sardinia. A graduate from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest as a graphic designer in 2011, she has since illustrated numerous titles for White Star Kids.

Selling Points:

  • The book features fun and colourful illustrations by Anna Lang, one of our best-selling artists, making the topic very accessible for young readers.
  • It recounts the most beloved and famous Greek myths in a colourful and easy-to-read series.

Series: Little Library of Greek Heroes

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788854420298

Publisher: White Star

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2023

Country: Italy

Imprint: White Star

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anna Lang

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia, is an author of childrenโ€™s books and television screenwriter and teaches at the Cattolica University in Milan. Every now and then, she hops on a plane and visits a bit of the world but her favourite place will always be the Land of Fantasy and Imagination. Anna Lang is a Hungarian graphic designer and illustrator who is currently living and working in Sardinia. After attending the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest, she graduated as a graphic designer in 2011. In recent years she has brilliantly illustrated a number of titles for White Star Kids.

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