{"product_id":"little-minotaur-9781529516067","title":"Little Minotaur: A stunning picture book retelling of the Greek myth of the Minotaur about finding your voice, belonging, bravery and family, ideal for readers aged 5-7.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLittle Minotaur\u003c\/i\u003e is a big-hearted tale of familial love, wonder and a celebration of difference.” - Ferdia Lennon, author of \u003ci\u003eGlorious Exploits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ancient Greek myth of the Minotaur is brought to life in an exciting retelling from Gaia Alessi, a new picture book talent. Perfect for children aged 5-7, for fans of ancient Greece and Greek myths, for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e child who has ever felt different or like they don't belong, and for ANYONE who simply loves a good story and beautiful artwork! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Minotaur\" is a popular Greek myth – the brutal story of a half-man, half-beast trapped in a maze  underneath the palace on the island of Crete in ancient Greece. But this story is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e about a monster. Instead, it focuses on the Minotaur as a boy – a\u003ci\u003e little \u003c\/i\u003eminotaur named Asterion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaia’s vividly paints the minotaur as a gentle child who is happy amongst the birds and out in nature. With his bull head, he struggles to speak but is supported always by the love of his sister, Ariadne, and his mother, Queen Pasiphaë. He can communicate in his own particular way and find the right word when he needs to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as Asterion grows bigger and taller, and rumours on Crete begin to swirl around him about what he\u003ci\u003e is \u003c\/i\u003eand what he can \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e, he must fight against prejudice and shame to find his place in the world. He will learn that he is not a terrifying beast at all but a misunderstood boy called Asterion, deserving of love. And maybe … he can rewrite his own ending…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 267 mm; Width 222 mm; Thickness 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walker Books Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781529516067\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gaia Alessi","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50420605944058,"sku":"9781529516067","price":14.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/9781529516067.jpg?v=1789430253","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/little-minotaur-9781529516067","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}