For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation. --Horn Book. The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative. --The New York Times A New York Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books 100 Years selection -For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation.---Horn Book. -The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative.---The New York Times A New York Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books 100 Years selection For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation. -- Horn Book, The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative. -- The New York Times,