D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

Written in 1967, D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths is exactly what it states.  It's a lavishly illustrated overview, appropriate for children, of Norse mythology.  Here, we learn about the gods (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) and their exploits, culminating in Ragnarok.  The nine worlds/world tree are also discussed (and shown below as an example of the art).

World Tree: image from here

(Aside: here is another interesting page on world tree art.)

This is a nice little book.  It's a quick read at ~150 pages and covers the basics well.  As it's written for children, some of the more racy (or violent) elements are toned down, but the point is conveyed sufficiently.  The art was okay . . . colorful, but seemed dated.  Overall, though, this is a good overview.

Rating: A