Epic story Books For Kids

Epic story Books For Kids

Today we have selected epic books for kids. So without much delay let us look at 10 all time classic retellings of epics for kids.

The Serpent’s Revenge by Sudha Murty

The Serpent’s Revenge by Sudha Murty

This is a collection of unusual tales from the Mahabharata. The epic may seem daunting for kids considering the number of characters and complexity of plot

Lights for the Blue Prince by Soumya Ayer

Lights for the Blue Prince by Soumya Ayer

Iyer’s story is a children’s retelling of the Ramayana. She recounts the story of the great king wronged by his stepmother and sent into exile.

The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds

The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds

Homer’s Odyssey is the story of the return of a Greek hero from the Trojan war to his home in Ithaka.

Stories from the Iliad by Jeanie Lang

Stories from the Iliad by Jeanie Lang

This is an illustrated retelling of the Greek classic Iliad, following which recounts the terrors, victories and escapades of the great Trojan war.

The Story of Beowulf by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

The Story of Beowulf by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

This Scandinavian epic brings to life the life and adventures of Beowulf for kids.

Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean

Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean

The oldest Mesopotamian epic comes alive in this lively retelling, with special focus on the themes of bravery, royalty and friendship.

Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Elizabeth Laird

Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Elizabeth Laird

This book is a compilation and compendium of myths and stories from Ancient Percia, made accessible to children through beautiful illustrations.

Stories by Roland by H E Marshall

Stories by Roland by H E Marshall

One of the oldest French classics, ‘Song of Roland’ is  a book that every child needs to read.

The Aeneid: A Graphic Novel by Agrimbau Diego

The Aeneid: A Graphic Novel by Agrimbau Diego

This illustrated book retells the Greek classic story of the Trojan hero, Aeneid. He leaves his city post its fall and founds the city of Rome.

The Boy Who Could Fly by Ursula Dubosarsky

The Boy Who Could Fly by Ursula Dubosarsky

This book invites young readers into the world of Ovid’s Metamorphosis through this illustrated retelling of Icarus’s story.