A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences.
King Midas and the Golden Touch: A Greek Myth
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
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.
A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.
A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.
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.