Hercules?s Task: A Story about Teamwork

What if the heroes, legends, and monsters of Greek mythology attended the same elementary school? Before the demigods became heroes and the monsters became feared, they had to navigate the ups and downs of childhood, together.

The School of Greatness mascot is missing! When Hercules volunteers to find him and return him to his cave, things don’t go exactly as planned. Will the headstrong Hercules learn a little something about teamwork along the way and successfully complete his task?

Welcome to the School of Greatness,
A place where we can learn
To lead with both our heads and hearts,
And greatness we will earn!

The School of Greatness is where kids learn important character concepts through reimagined, kid-friendly versions of Greek mythological figures. From the award-winning creative team behind the When Pencil Met series, School of Greatness is perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers to introduce elements of Greek mythology with important lessons woven throughout each engaging story.
Includes a section about the myth of Hercules and a teamwork pledge at the end of the book!

Kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about:

Working together to accomplish goals

What it means to be a good teammate

Important social skills

Hercules’s Task from the School of Greatness series is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for:

Kids ages 5 and up

Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach character through an imaginative take on Greek mythology and engaging stories

Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for elementary school students

Fans of The Magic School Bus

Karen Kilpatrick knows her ABCs and likes to tell stories, so she makes up combinations of words on the computer! She also is a mom of three, runs a nonprofit called Authors4Education, is the Marketing Chair on the board of directors for Women in Toys, and created the plush toy brand MeBears. Some of Karen's other books include When Pencil Met Eraser, When Glitter Met Glue, Pop!, and Nobody Likes Unicorns.

Germán Blanco likes doodling so he draws some caricatures and then puts them on the computer, voila. He is also a graphic designer, a former Creative Director for a global toy company, and a member of the board of directors for Authors4Education. Germán illustrated the books When Pencil Met Eraser, When Glitter Met Glue, Pop!, and Nobody Likes Unicorns.