Recommended Mythology Books for Children
This hand-picked list of the best children’s mythology books features everything from information books and collections of age-old legends, to contemporary chapter books and graphic novels inspired by the rich mythology of ancient civilisations.
This booklist includes anthologies featuring myths from a range of civilisations, such as South Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends, Celtic Myths, Legends of Norse Mythology, Viking myths in The Dragon’s Hoard, myths and legends of Britain in Storyland, Egyptian Myths and Greek mythology in She Speaks.
Mythology-inspired graphic novels such as Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx, Arthur and the Golden Rope and Luna and the Treasure of Tlaloc feature themes of adventure and heroism, along with chapter books like Adventures of Odysseus, How to be a Hero and Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms.
For historical heroes, mythical monsters and richly illustrated retellings, look no further than our list of the best mythology books for children!