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Arachne Speaks:
This award-winning picture book retells the dramatic story of the conflict between the talented weaver Arachne and Athena, goddess of wisdom and weaving. Childrenslit.com calls Arachne Speaks "THE version you'll want to use to introduce kids to this tale of the vanity of the gods vs. the talent of mere mortals".
This book can be ordered through Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.

   
Ancient Voices:
In this innovative collection of poems, the gods, goddesses and heroes of ancient Greece are brought to life through their own unique and powerful voices. Pulitzer prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur calls author Kate Hovey's verse "an excellent storytelling medium--clear, pictorial, full of action." For children eight years old and up, and for lovers of Greek mythology of all ages. Available spring, 2004, but can be preordered through Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.

If you would like to know more about Kate Hovey and her work please visit her website