Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions

by Marilyn McFarlane

Book Overview

Your children (and you) will fall into this book. Even before the stories begin, the illustrations envelop you in their lush, exotic worlds, where enchanted lakes yield treasure, virgins give birth,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963832778
• ISBN13: 9780963832771
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Sibyl Publications
• Length: 101 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.2" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fine introductory book for children on sacred myths

I purchased Marilyn McFarlane's book for my three grandchildren, ages 8, 10, and 12. We have been reading the book aloud and then discussing the colorful illustrations. The sacred myths have spawned many questions from the children that we can research further. It's a wonderful introduction to the sacred myths and religions of the world.

Spiritual breadth - engaging text and luscious illustration

A book every parent and child can share and enjoy fully. Although written as a "child's book", Marilyn McFarlane has brought together the widest range of spiritual experience and made it beautifully accessible and meaningful to every age. The engaging text and rich illustration make this a hard book to put down and a treasure for every home.

Beautifully written and wonderfully visual.

Sacred Myths is a beautifully written and wonderfully visual book that explores the sacred myths, stories, and traditions of the world's major religions. The author, Mariyln McFarlane, has a crisp, clean style that's engaging and easy to read. We purchased this book for our 4-year-old god daughter, who has a multi-cultural background. But we couldn't put it down ourselves! Our god daughter has been riveted by both the pictures and the stories. It's become her favorite book. We'd highly recommend Sacred Myths for children and adults of all ages.

Beautiful--compelling stories and stunning illustrations

This is a book that belongs on every child's bookshelf! Not only are the stories themselves informative and entertaining, but the variety of stories under one cover representing so many different beliefs is in itself an illustration of the world's diversity. The stories are compelling, and the illustrations throughout are stunning. A wonderful gift for a child or adult.