In this retelling of the Greek Myth, King Midas loves gold more than anything else in the whole world! Or at least, he thinks he loves gold the most....
Retells the story of the king whose wish that everything be gold is granted by the gods, only to discover that the seeming gift is really a curse.
Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two
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.
"There once lived a very rich king called Midas who believed that nothing was more precious than gold.
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.
It has been relayed through words and read in different books. This is not another version of the story of King Midas. Rather, this is the truth of its origin. Are your curious to know what we mean? Then open the book today!
Charlotte Chorpenning explores Greek mythology in this adaptation of the Midas 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: A Greek Myth (King Midas)
King Midas and the Golden Touch