Cashford, Jules. The Myth of Isis and Osiris. Boston: Barefoot Books, 1993.
This retelling of the myth of Isis and Osiris has been constructed from a number of different sources and emphasizes the cycle of life, death and rebirth. The book uses photographs and redrawings of original ancient Egyptian art.
Fisher, Leonard Everett. The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. New York: Holiday House, 1997.
The book is designed for children and describes thirteen of the principal gods of ancient Egypt. The text for each beautifully illustrated figure discusses parentage, powers and images.
Frost, Abigail. Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 1990.
This book of ancient Egyptian myths and legends has been designed with the young reader in mind. The stories have been retold in language that children can understand and the many colorful illustrations serve to enhance each story.
Green, Roger Lancelyn. Tales of Ancient Egypt. New York: Puffin Books, 1967.
This book offers vivid, somewhat simplified retellings of some of the great myths and legends of ancient Egypt.
Greger, C. Shana. Cry of the Benu Bird: An Egyptian Creation Story. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1996.
An adapted version of an Egyptian creation story. The beautiful illustrations further enhance this highly-appealing children’s story.
Harris, Geraldine. Gods & Pharaohs from Egyptian Mythology. New York: Peter Bedrick Books, 1993.
Included in the presentation of each ancient Egyptian myth are illustrations of some of the objects and symbols identified with the story events. This book is designed more for the intermediate-level reader.
Harris, Geraldine. Isis and Osiris: Looking at Egyptian Myths and Legends. Lincolnwood, Illinois: NTC Publishing Group, 1996.
These retellings of some of the principal Egyptian myths are written in language that children can understand. This book includes texts and photographs from the British Museum collections.
Hull, Robert. Egyptian Stories. New York: Thomson Learning, 1993.
This children’s book offers a rich collection of ancient Egyptian myths and legends designed for the young reader and includes many beautiful illustrations which enhance the stories.
James, T. G. H. Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt. New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, 1971.
Before each myth and legend is presented, a brief informative introduction is given along with a discussion of its probable origins.
Colorful illustrations serve to capture the spirit of the ancient Egyptian world.
Lattimore, Deborah Nourse. The Winged Cat: A Tale of Ancient Egypt. New York:Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.
We travel with a young servant girl and a high priest through the twelve gates of the Netherworld to find out who is telling the truth about the death of the girl’s sacred cat. The art of ancient Egypt is recreated in the author’s illustrations.
Manniche, Lise. How Djadja-em-ankh Saved the Day: A Tale from Ancient Egypt. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1996.
A translation of an ancient story about Djadja-em-ankh and King Seneferu. It was translated from hieratic text and includes illustrations and commentary with drawings based on the art of the period.
Manniche, Lise. The Prince Who Knew His Fate. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art/ Philomel Books, 1981.
An ancient fairy tale similar to Sleeping Beauty, where the parents of a prince try to protect him from a harsh fate by isolating him in a tower. He escapes, seeks his fortune, confronts and effectively challenges three-fated enemies and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.
Mike, Jan M. Gift of the Nile: An Ancient Egyptian Legend. New York: Troll Associates, 1993.
An adapted version of an ancient legend suitable for children that tells of loyalty and friendship between a pharaoh and a servant girl.
Perl, Lila. Mummies, Tombs and Treasure: Secrets of Ancient Egypt. New York: Clarion Books, 1987.
Examines the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt. In a beginning chapter the ancient Egyptians’ view of the afterlife is presented in a simplified way and some of the principal gods and goddesses are introduced.