The Adventures of Eros and Psyche

by I.M. Richardson

Relates how Psyche fell in love with Eros, the god of love, and became an immortal.

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Marquise · Rating 3 out of 5]

The adaptation of Apuleius' story is good overall, and it's a summed up adaptation for children, very short, to the point and omits certain details like Eros falling in love with Psyche for picking himself with his own arrow by accident (this book makes it as if Eros decided on his own to have her), and it also makes Aphrodite have to give them their blessing by the end.

The art is nice, though not much to my taste. It looks as if it's done with watercolours. The things I liked were that the art tries to convey the Greek setting and achieves that for the most part. Psyche here is a redhead instead of blonde or brunette as I'm used to seeing her in depictions, but I also think Aphrodite needed to be more beautiful given that she's the Goddess of Love and Beauty, because here she's a bit matronly.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greek mythology at it's finest, love and weird family relationships. Would be a excellent choice to have on hand in the classroom and a story to use as part of a mythology unit. A solid tale with nothing too extreme. Teaches about beauty and love, the "only skin deep" rule. Also, if you are crazy and violent because you are obsessed with being the prettiest you will lose. That's a nice lesson. :)

[Crystal Arcand · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books written for kids that doesn't talk down to them or dumb it down. The story of Eros and Psyche is shared in a simple but lyrical style. The watercolor-style art is captivating, reminding me of Waterhouse. I found it an enjoyable read, even though it's a children's book.

[Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely little children's book that introduces kids to one of the prettiest of the Greek myths, complete with evocative illustrations. Perfect for starting a toddler in on Greek mythology.