About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child starts asking big, philosophical questions like, 'How did the world begin?' or shows an interest in superheroes and epic tales. This vibrant graphic novel introduces young readers to a variety of creation myths from cultures across the globe, including Norse, Japanese, Egyptian, and Iroquois traditions. It beautifully illustrates that people everywhere have always told stories to understand their place in the universe. By presenting these myths side by side, the book fosters curiosity and a global perspective without endorsing any single belief system. It's an excellent, accessible way to open conversations about different cultures, beliefs, and the power of storytelling.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book takes a secular, anthropological approach, presenting these stories as cultural artifacts rather than religious fact. Creation myths inherently deal with concepts that can be sensitive. Violence and death are present in a mythic context (e.g., Ymir being killed and dismembered to create the world), but the art is stylized and not gory. The focus remains on the creative act, not the violence itself. The resolution of each story is the creation of the world as we know it, which is inherently hopeful.
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