D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
by Ingri d'Aulaire and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire · Grade 3-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
This illustrated collection retells old Norse myths about Odin, Thor, Loki, and the world of Asgard. Readers meet powerful gods, clever tricksters, giants, magical places, and a world shaped by wonder and adventure.
Key vocabulary
Norse means connected to the old stories, people, and lands of Scandinavia, like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland.
A myth is an old story that explains how people understood the world, nature, or powerful beings long ago.
Asgard is the shining home of the Norse gods in the myths.
Midgard is the world where humans live in Norse mythology.
Yggdrasil is the giant world tree that connects different worlds in Norse myths.
A trickster is a character who uses clever ideas, jokes, or sneaky plans to change what happens.
A rune is an old letter or symbol that people once carved into stone, wood, or metal.
A frost giant is a huge magical being from the cold lands in Norse myths.