A mighty tale for every kid who has ever wanted to shout: You are not the boss of me! This is the story of how one little boy, with some help from six monsters, five gods (his squabbling siblings!), an enchanted she-goat, and his mother, became god of gods, master of lightning and thunder, and ruler over all! G. Brian Karas's playful and irreverent retelling of the myth of Zeus proves that being small (and young) doesn't mean you can't be the hero, reign supreme, and have fun. With action-packed artwork and goofy humor, Karas imagines Zeus as a young boy and then an awkward teen, all before he reigned over Mount Olympus. Raised on isolated Crete by a magical she-goat, Zeus longs for playmates. Then he learns the truth about his family: his father, Cronus, ate his siblings; only Zeus was spared by living in secret exile. Determined to rescue his family, he leaves his safe island, finds his father, and delivers a magic potion, which induces a mighty belch that expels his long-lost brothers and sisters (“looking surprisingly good”) from Cronus’ belly. Together, the siblings fling their father into the sea, but their troubles are far from over. Karas continues Zeus’ danger-defying journey, from the underworld to Earth and finally to Mount Olympus, where he takes the throne. The irreverent words (“Let’s go get ’em!”), occasional songs, vibrant mixed-media art, and constant action make this a great choice for group sharing, and kids will see their own family members among the cast of Karas’ humanlike gods, especially the bickering siblings and furious, lonely young Zeus. Grades 1-4. --Gillian Engberg G. Brian Karas is the prolific and versatile illustrator and writer of many children's books including Atlantic and Saving Sweetness by Diane Stanley, both ALA Notable Books and Home on the Bayou, a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor title. The New York Times describes his work as "...depicted in a childlike style that belies the sophistication of the drawings. Exquisite and moving in its subtlety." He lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with his family. Visit him a gbriankaras.com. G. Brian Karas is the prolific and versatile illustrator and writer of many children's books including Atlantic and Saving Sweetness by Diane Stanley, both ALA Notable Books and Home on the Bayou, a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor title. The New York Times describes his work as "...depicted in a childlike style that belies the sophistication of the drawings. Exquisite and moving in its subtlety." He lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with his family. Visit him a gbriankaras.com.