Magical Museum: Ancient Egypt
by Stepanka Sekaninova (Author) Jakub Cenkl (Illustrator)
When a magical scarab awakens a museum exhibit, a mummified cat leads kids on an enchanting adventure, teaching them about Ancient Egyptian history, life, and culture.
Prepare to be transported deep into the mesmerizing heart of Ancient Egypt. As you open the book's pages, you unwittingly awaken a mystical scarab, setting in motion a thrilling adventure back through history. Join a mummified cat on a quest to capture the scarab and restore normality to the museum. In their chase through the museum's various rooms, the scarab breathes life into ancient exhibits, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of Ancient Egyptian culture and daily life.
Magical Museum: Ancient Egypt strikes just the right balance between learning and entertainment, making it the ideal choice for parents and educators seeking to inspire young minds by making education fun. With its interactive story and captivating illustrations, it seamlessly introduces kids ages 6–9 to the wonders of Ancient Egypt, cultivating a love for history and exploration, sparking kids’ imaginations, and prompting them to be active participants in their own education.
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Review quotes
"Book will definitely appeal to children curious about this topic." —Librarian
"A touch of magic and a curious kitty make it fun to explore all sorts of historical tidbits about ancient Egypt, which go beyond the usual dates and facts. The text speaks to the reader, giving it a conversation direction, and this also helps to keep a lighter atmosphere. The illustrations are well done and help to bring the information across with more clarity. The details add a better idea as to what life was like at the time, while also tossing in a bit of humor and fun. It's an enjoyable read, which keeps the audience level in mind, while offering quite a bit of information. Readers will come out knowing more about Egypt and the culture, and it does offer a rounded foundation for more solid facts in the future." —Tonja R Drecker
Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.
Jakub Cenkl is a Czech illustrator. After enrolling in an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program, he soon found it wasn't for him and transferred to a teacher-training program in art education. There, he discovered his passion for graphic design and began to learn it in his spare time. When he's not in front of his computer, he enjoys running in the hills to clear his head.
JNF003040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Cats
JNF025020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Ancient
