Cupid and Psyche

by M. Charlotte Craft

Book Overview

Psyche is the most beautiful woman in the world, yet the oracle at Delphi foresees she will fall in love with a creature feared even by the gods themselves. Magically, Psyche finds herself in a magnificent castle fitted with sweet music, attentive servants, and a charming but invisible host. Soon she falls in love with this man she has never seen, but in a moment of doubt she betrays his trust. To win back his love, Psyche must show that she is as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688131638
• ISBN13: 9780688131630
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous Illustrations Draw the Eye

Any children’s book with the Craft name is sure to have gorgeous illustrations capturing an expressively told tale. Never a disappointment. I am a retired Children’s Librarian, avid collector and doting grandmother.

Mesmerizingly beautiful

My 5 and 3 year olds were captivated by this book, which would have been over their head had it not been for the enthralling paintings on every page. I will buy this book for others for sure!

One of My Favorite Myths

Again, this is from the person who is collecting books for her future (Gd-willing) children. This is beautifully illustrated by one of my favorite artists and it is another good contender for a bedtime story.

Classic fairy tale style

Not many modern children's books have the beauty of traditional mythology or folklore, either in text or illustrations. This particular book is a refreshing change in the modern market. As an artist and writer, I find this work inspiring, and highly recommend it to anyone interested in the fantasy genre, or fairy tales and mythology. Classic tales should be introduced to new generations, and this type of book is perfect for that purpose.

Beautifully illustrated and told

Being a mother of two children...I buy lots of children's books. But also being an artist, I gravitate toward beautifully illustrated books. And this is one of the most beautifully illustrated books that i have ever come across. And because of this, I plan to track down other books with the same illustrator, Kinuko Craft. I love mythology and the story of Cupid and Psyche is one of my favorites. M. Charlotte Craft and Kinuko Craft deserve high praise for there superb work of Cupid and Psyche! Buy this book!!

Cupid and Psyche

I am an artist and collector of beautifully illustrated books. Not only is this book exquisite in its illustrations, it also gives a child a very comprehensive understanding of the mythological tale of Cupid and Psyche. I definitely recommend to anyone as a must.

A classic myth retold beautifully for generations to come

This is a delightful book based on the myth of Cupid and Psyche. I bought the book because of the beautiful paintings by K.Y. Craft, but was surprised to also find it well written and entertaining to read. I am a collector of beautiful children's books though I am in my teens. I am proud to add this book to my collection waiting for my children. Take time to look at every detail in the writing and pictures. You are sure to read this book and over and over again and at times just look at the pictures. The paintings of K.Y. Craft fit perfectly with the writings of Charlotte Craft and add a mist over this beautiful story of jealously, beauty, tradgedy, and of course love.