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Friday, September 6, 2013

Margo's Musings! Earth's Seasons Will Turn...


I'm so excited to bring you Margo's children's book choice for today! She has decided to tell you about one of my own favorite stories; the Roman myth of the reason for the seasons- the tale of Ceres and Prosperpina- Daughter of Earth retold and illustrated by Gerald McDermott. This amazingly illustrated version will keep you at the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen if Prosperpina eats the food of the underworld. Will she have to marry Pluto? What will her mother think? What will happen to Earth if spring never arises?

Margo was lost in the pictures! This is a magnificent story and a fascinating way to look at the creative magic of our minds, which is found buried deep within in the natural world that surrounds us all. I would recommend this book to all those who can't help but to get lost in myth. ; )

Happy reading! ~ F









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25 comments:

  1. Adriana @ BooksOnHerMindSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Love the illustrations :D She's all...flowy. It's different.
    I got confused for a second because I know this myth but the names were wrong. But it's the ROMAN myth. That's so weird that Greek and Roman myths can be the same but there names different. I wonder who came up with what first.

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      Hi Adriana, Thanks! Aren't they fabulous- this is one of my favorites : ) Thanks for stopping by! ~ F

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  2. Rachna ChhabriaSeptember 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I love the cover and also the illustrations of this book.

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

      Hi Rachna, Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts with us! ~ F

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  3. Felicity Grace TerrySeptember 6, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Such wonderful illustrations. As someone who loves to get lost in myth I'm sure this book is a winner.

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      Hi Petty, These are some of my favorite illustrations. Thanks so much for stopping by to share your thoughts with us! I am always a fan of another who loves myth! ~ F

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  4. Anna MariaSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I love the old Greek and Roman myths and this sounds like an intriguing one. The illustrations are wonderful!

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      Hi Anna Maria, Me too! The pictures in this book are my favorite. Thanks so much for stopping by to share your thoughts with us. : ) ~F

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  5. brandileigh2003September 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Great pick and I really enjoyed the pictures

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      Hi Brandi, Thanks so much for stopping by! ~ F

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  6. Ruth SchiffmannSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Love those illustrations. So dramatic, so bold!

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:12 PM

      Hi Ruth, Me too! They really are. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! ~ F

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  7. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I so love these illustrations!

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Hi Patty, It's great to be able to share them with you! Thanks so much for stopping by to share your thoughts with us. : ) ~ F

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  8. Jemi FraserSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    What a gorgeous book!!

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Hi Jemi, Thanks! Great to hear from you. : ) ~ F

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  9. Sam (Realm of Fiction)September 7, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    This sounds great! I love those illustrations. They're stunning! Thanks for sharing. :)

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Hi Sam, Thanks for stopping by! It's great to hear from you. : ) ~ F

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  10. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    These pictures are so artistic. I love the vivid palette and the bold strokes. And it sounds like the story is as striking as the artwork. Great post! :-)

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Hi Lexa, They are wonderful illustrations, and it's such a fantastic tale. So glad you popped by to check it out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! ~ F

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    I love this story! :D

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Hi This Kid Reviews Books, Me too! Thanks for popping by to say hi : ) ~ F

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  12. Carina OlsenSeptember 8, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Aw, first time I hear about this book :) LOVE the pictures. Thank you for sharing. <3

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    1. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      Hi Carina, So glad we could share it with you! Lovely to hear from you- thanks for stopping by. : ) ~ F

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  13. DMSSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Hi Heidi, I absolutely love this story- it's definitely one of my favorite myths. : ) ~ F

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