Gentle myths for little dreamers
Greek myths, softened for bedtime. These picture books are written for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and read aloud by the grown-ups who love them.
Three gentle stories are ready now. Each one keeps the heart of a familiar myth and ends the way a bedtime book should: quietly.
A gentle bedtime retelling of the Greek myth behind the naming of Athens. Poseidon brings a sparkling fountain. Athena plants one tiny seed. With sunshine, rain, and a little patience, her gift grows into an olive tree — offering food, shade, light, and a promise of peace.
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Young Hermes loved listening to the world. One day he met a friendly tortoise, gathered reeds and golden strings, and stretched them across a shell. With one careful pluck, music was born. A gentle bedtime retelling of the Greek myth of the first lyre.
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On Mount Olympus, Hephaestus works at his warm golden forge. He takes his time. He tries again. Slowly, a shining cup takes shape, and the mountain grows quiet for the night. A gentle bedtime retelling of the Greek smith-god at his forge.
Buy on AmazonThe series retells recognizable Greek myths without frightening intensity. Illustration carries much of the story. The words stay short, warm, and easy to hear at the end of the day.
The stories are paced for a quiet lap, a low voice, and a last look at the pictures before sleep.
Children meet Athena, Hermes, Hephaestus, and the world of Mount Olympus in a form they can hold.
Patience, curiosity, and careful making sit at the center of each published book.
Discover a gentler side of Greek mythology. Bedtime on Mount Olympus brings ancient stories into little listeners’ worlds through warm illustrations, simple words, and moments of kindness, curiosity, and patience. Made for sharing with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0–4.
More adventures on Mount Olympus are on their way. There will be new friends to meet and new stories to share at bedtime.
Dalid Mosquera writes Bedtime on Mount Olympus for little listeners and the grown-ups who read to them. The books keep the recognizable heart of each myth and leave the day on a peaceful last page.