Not attempting to be comprehensive, this collection is an unintimidating introduction to Greek mythology. Twenty stories, including "The Twelve Labours of Heracles," "Eros and Psyche," and "The Wooden Horse," are retold in clear prose. Caselli's illustrations are a bit stiff, but the book is attractively designed. No source notes are included. Glos., ind.

Gr 3-6-This ambitious venture into the world of mythology begins with the rise of the Titans and ends with the wanderings of Odysseus. In between, tales of Prometheus, Pandora, Arachne, Psyche, Eros, Apollo, the Minotaur, and others are told in an accessible, readable style. In well-written prose, Morley preserves the essence of the myths and adds just enough dialogue to help younger readers with the complexities of the stories. The foreword provides a framework for the myths and informative endnotes conclude the volume. The numerous, full-color, watercolor-and-line illustrations, while not detracting from the text, do little to extend it. Libraries owning Mary Pope Osborne's Favorite Greek Myths (Scholastic, 1988) may not need to purchase this volume unless demand is high, as both cover much of the same ground. Still, this is a serviceable addition to mythology shelves.-Angela J. Reynolds, West Slope Community Library, Portland, OR