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King Midas: The Golden Touch

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This book is about a king that loves shiny, gold.He loved another thing too. He loved his sweet daughter. One day he walked outside and got his wish granted. He wished that everything that he touched would turn to gold. So,he got his wish and a problem started. My favorite part was when everything King Midas touched turned to gold. Read this book to find out what happened. I think others would like this book because of the suspense.

"Long ago the ancient Greeks believed their gods were in the sky and the winds, the seas and the mountains-in everything. The people prayed to the gods for wisdom and power, knowledge and generosity, and moderation in all their ways. There reigned in Phrygia a king named Midas. He was weak and ignorant, miserly and greedy. And he didn't think he needed to pray to the gods at all..." So begins Demi's brief and rather inaccurate retelling of the King Midas myth. As always, this award winning artist's exquisite and elegant illustrations make this picture book stand out. Each page is filled with dazzling, vibrant, rich color and meticulous detail. Children will want to linger and explore each stunning page, and will be especially mesmerized by a creative and imaginative 4 page fold-out spread, as King Midas runs through his palace turning everything in his path to gold. Unfortunately the storytelling does not live up to the marvelous artwork. The uninspired text feels rushed and choppy, and lacks wit, drama and magic. Though a weak introduction to King Midas and Greek myths, the book is worth a look just for the captivating pictures. Hopefully it will whet the appetite, and send kids 5 and older out looking for more.