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Alexandra Stewart, Author
Katie Kear, Illustrator
Series: Little Myths
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: January 29, 2026
Category: Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings (Children’s/Teenage)
ISBN: 9781444969627
Most people know Hercules for being the greatest of the Greek heroes, with his super strength and monster-slaying ways. But once upon a time, Hercules was just a little boy. Sure, he defeated two venomous snakes when he was a little baby, and he completed the dangerous 12 Labours, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He had strict parents and an annoying little brother. This is his story.
Packed with facts from the Greek mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-mad kids.
Alexandra Stewart read Modern History at Oxford University before training to be a journalist. After working as a reporter on several newspapers, she crossed the floor to become a press officer for the Metropolitan Police and, later, Central Government. Since then, she has worked in the Civil Service in a number of roles, including as a ministerial speechwriter. Alex lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her husband, two young children and two rather grumpy rabbits called Batman and Robin.
Katie Kear is a British illustrator and has been creating artwork for as long as she can remember. She loves creating new worlds and characters, and hopes to spread joy and happiness with her illustrations! Katie is a graduate of University of Gloucestershire, with a First Class BA Hons Illustration Degree. In her spare time she loves drawing, adventures in nature, chocolate, stationery, the smell of cherries and finding new inspirational artists!