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Read and Look | Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors

Carolyn Nouhan, Docent

Cover of the children’s book “Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors,” showing a stylized illustration of Herakles holding open the mouth of the Nemean Lion. Text on the cover reads “fierce words by John Harris” and “powerful art by Gary Baseman.” Cover of the children’s book “Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors,” showing a stylized illustration of Herakles holding open the mouth of the Nemean Lion. Text on the cover reads “fierce words by John Harris” and “powerful art by Gary Baseman.”
Cover of the children’s book “Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors,” showing a stylized illustration of Herakles holding open the mouth of the Nemean Lion. Text on the cover reads “fierce words by John Harris” and “powerful art by Gary Baseman.”
Herakles was one of the greatest of all Greek heroes, and his exploits have been celebrated in paintings, songs, poetry, and sculpture for thousands of years. Written by John Harris and illustrated by artist Gary Baseman, Strong Stuff tells the amazing stories of the Stymphalian Birds (defeated by crashing cymbals), creepy King Geryon (with three heads AND three bodies), the Augean Stables (don’t ask), and nine other labors that Herakles performed. This is a one-of-a-kind account of the great mythological hero in action.

Our Read and Look program focuses on archaeology and history for our littlest audience (recommended for ages 4–8). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Cover of the children’s book “Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors,” showing a stylized illustration of Herakles holding open the mouth of the Nemean Lion. Text on the cover reads “fierce words by John Harris” and “powerful art by Gary Baseman.” Cover of the children’s book “Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors,” showing a stylized illustration of Herakles holding open the mouth of the Nemean Lion. Text on the cover reads “fierce words by John Harris” and “powerful art by Gary Baseman.”
Cover of the children’s book “Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors,” showing a stylized illustration of Herakles holding open the mouth of the Nemean Lion. Text on the cover reads “fierce words by John Harris” and “powerful art by Gary Baseman.”

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