What if the heroes, legends, and monsters of Greek mythology attended the same elementary school? Before the demigods became heroes and the monsters became feared, they had to navigate the ups and downs of childhood, together.
The School of Greatness mascot is missing! When Hercules volunteers to find him and return him to his cave, things don’t go exactly as planned. Will the headstrong Hercules learn a little something about teamwork along the way and successfully complete his task?
Welcome to the School of Greatness,
A place where we can learn
To lead with both our heads and hearts,
And greatness we will earn!
The School of Greatness is where kids learn important character concepts through reimagined, kid-friendly versions of Greek mythological figures. From the award-winning creative team behind the When Pencil Met series, School of Greatness is perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers to introduce elements of Greek mythology with important lessons woven throughout each engaging story.
Includes a section about the myth of Hercules and a teamwork pledge at the end of the book!
Kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about:
Working together to accomplish goals
What it means to be a good teammate
Important social skills
Hercules’s Task from the School of Greatness series is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for:
Kids ages 5 and up
Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach character through an imaginative take on Greek mythology and engaging stories
Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for elementary school students
Fans of The Magic School Bus
This is Book 1 in the School of Greatness Series. See all School of Greatness books here.
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Karen Kilpatrick has been telling and writing stories for as long as she can remember. A former attorney who left the legal industry for the toy industry, she is also the author of the Pumpkinheads children's book series and cocreator with her two daughters of the toy brand, MeBears. She lives in South Florida with her three kids.
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