King Midas and the Golden Touch

A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.

King Midas's Golden Touch
By Julia Jarman
Retelling of the Greek myth in which King Midas wishes that everything he touches turns to gold. Includes two puzzles intended to test reading comprehension. Suggested level: junior, primary.
The Golden Touch: And Other Greek Myths
By Lori Mortensen
The Golden Touch: And Other Greek Myths
King Midas and the Golden Touch
By Carol Barker
King Midas enjoyed turning everything he touched to gold until he discovered that gold food was hard to eat and gold daughters cold to hug.
King Midas and His Gold
By Catherine Storr
A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences.
King Midas: The Golden Touch
By Demi
A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.
The Midas Touch
By Jan Mark
A retelling of the classic story of King Midas, who foolishly wishes that everything he touch be turned to gold, and only then realizes his horrible mistake.