The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt is more of an introduction to its subject than an exhaustive exploration of it. Leonard Everett Fisher touches on thirteen gods and goddesses that form the basis of Egyptian mythology, elaborating on their origins, roles, and portrayal in Egyptian art in a handful of concise paragraphs. Accompanying the text are large, bright illustrations of the gods and goddesses, each styled to mimic the art of the time. A brief family tree, pronunciation guide, and bibliography complete the book, making it an ideal pick for a younger reader. Older readers may appreciate learning the basics of Egyptian gods and goddesses but will likely want more information on gods and goddesses that Fisher only briefly mentions: Seshat, Apis, Thoth, and Nun. ( )

The picture book, 'The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt' is written and illustrated by Leonard Everett Fisher. The book gives some interesting information about the gods the Egyptians worship. I enjoy the inclusion of how the people feel about their gods' purpose in their lives. I understand wanting to keep the art in line with the actual style of the Egyptians who drew the gods, but the plain background and procedural text could have been added to hold young children's attention in continuing to read about them religion. ( )

This book is exactly what the title says. It explains the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. While the book is informative and has nice illustrations, it is monotonous. Each page explains a different god or goddess along with an illustration. I wish the author would have been a bit more creative explaining the information. ( )