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Journey through an ancient dreamscape! Our first high-contrast board book is also a new translation of an ancient poem that has been reimagined for modern bedtimes. The Mountains Are Sleeping: A High-Contrast Bedtime Book has been thoughtfully translated and illustrated to make your baby feel at home in the peaceful nighttime world of the ancient Mediterranean. With The Mountains Are Sleeping, bedtime can be a moment for calm, joy, and building an early foundation in humanities education. The high-contrast images are ideal for newborns and infants whose eyes are best at registering sharp, striking patterns, while the simple poem introduces babies to new words and new ideas that will expand their horizons into the Bronze Age and beyond. Parents will also find it easier to read in low light than other children’s books, which makes it ideal for the nursery of a newborn or infant. The illustrations were provided by Ally Frame (https://allyframe.com/), whose art was inspired by the red-figure vases of ancient Greece. We proudly manufacture this board book with the highest quality materials in the United States.
Why should you choose The Classical Workshop and The Mountains Are Sleeping: A High-Contrast Bedtime Book for your children?
Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. All of our products are manufactured and safety tested entirely in the United States with only the highest quality materials. This book was manufactured by Pint Size Productions in Sanborn, NY.
Our goal is to spread a love of classics to a new generation of learners, so we take our commitment to educational quality seriously. The poem and illustrations in this have been thoughtfully and carefully prepared to delight your child’s eyes, ears, and mind.
We also believe that meaningful, intentional art is one of the most powerful ways to capture a child’s imagination. As a result, we do not allow the use of AI in any part of our process. The Mountains Are Sleeping was illustrated by Ally Frame (https://allyframe.com/), and you can read more about her process here: https://www.theclassicalworkshop.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-with-ally-frame.
This high-contrast baby book helps calm your newborn or infant down for bedtime with peaceful illustrations inspired by the red-figure pottery of ancient Greece. The high-contrast art has been thoughtfully designed to catch the attention of newborns and babies, whose eyes focus best on sharp patterns.
Journey through an ancient dreamscape! This book is a new translation of an ancient poem that has been reimagined for modern bedtimes. The book was translated and designed by Robert Carpenter, who holds a Ph.D. in classics and is an experienced teacher of humanities. Each page was carefully and intentionally illustrated by Ally Frame.
The Classical Workshop is a small family business that exists to spread the joy of learning and classical education. The poem and illustrations in this book have been specifically prepared to delight the eyes, ears, and minds of the youngest readers.
This board book is made of premium materials in the United States of America. Its pages are thick, durable, and ready to stand up to the hands of your own little Hercules.
Early learning: expand your baby’s horizons to the Bronze Age and beyond with this book inspired by ancient poetry and art
High-contrast: high-contrast books are easier for newborns and infants to see and easier for parents to read in the low-light of a baby’s nursery
Designed and printed entirely in the USA
Fit for Olympus: Premium memory match set includes 24 pairs of 2.5 inch x 2.5 inch tiles printed on high-quality puzzleboard. Ready for rough play from your own little Hercules!
Educational Quality: This game was designed by Robert Carpenter, an experienced humanities teacher who holds a Ph.D. in classics. It is intended to introduce your child to the major characters of Greek mythology while also sparking meaningful conversation between parent and child.
Immerse your kids in Greek mythology: Classical learning starts early! Make names like Zeus, Hera, Medusa, Athena, Odysseus, and Cerberus familiar to your child through play, repetition, and whimsical illustrations.
Play alone or together: Memory match can sharpen focus, concentration, and memory skills as a single player game or when played together with family or friends.
Safety and Satisfaction: All of our products are manufactured and safety tested entirely in the United States with only the highest quality materials. This game was manufactured in Marion, Indiana.
Support Small Business: The Classical Workshop is a small family business established to bring the joy of classical learning to children and parents everywhere.
Never AI: We do not use AI in any part of our process. Mythology Match: A Memory Game was illustrated by Ally Frame.
Fit for Olympus: Premium memory match set includes 24 pairs of 2.5 inch x 2.5 inch tiles printed on high-quality puzzleboard. Ready for rough play from your own little Hercules!
Educational Quality: This game was designed by Robert Carpenter, an experienced humanities teacher who holds a Ph.D. in classics. It is intended to introduce your child to the major characters of Greek mythology while also sparking meaningful conversation between parent and child.
Never AI: We do not use AI in any part of our process. Mythology Match: A Memory Game was illustrated by Ally Frame.
Safety and Satisfaction: All of our products are manufactured and safety tested entirely in the United States with only the highest quality materials. This game was manufactured in Marion, Indiana.
Immerse your kids in Greek mythology: Classical learning starts early! Make names like Zeus, Hera, Medusa, Athena, Odysseus, and Cerberus familiar to your child through play, repetition, and whimsical illustrations.
Play alone or together: Memory match can sharpen focus, concentration, and memory skills as a single player game or when played together with family or friends.
Discover the treasures of Knossos! All children are little artists, exploring the world through color and pattern. This 18x14 inch floor puzzles helps kids do just that while also introducing them to the art and culture of the ancient world. The peaceful family of dolphins in this puzzle’s illustration are inspired by the famous dolphin fresco at the palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. Expand your child’s horizons by introducing them to the fascinating world and people of the Bronze Age. This puzzle was designed by a professional scholar and humanities teacher (Robert Carpenter holds a Ph.D. in classics and has taught classes on all aspects of ancient life) and has been intentionally created to inspire an early love of classical humanities in your child. Children will want to complete this puzzle again and again, and with no screens or distractions, this is an activity you can feel good about. The pieces were made with the highest quality puzzle board, so they are ready to stand up to the constant and heavy abuse that toddlers and young children are known for. This puzzle is intended to delight children between the ages of 3 and 8.
Why should you choose The Classical Workshop and the Minoan Dolphins for your family?
Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. All of our products are manufactured and safety tested entirely in the United States with only the highest quality materials. This puzzle was manufactured in Marion, Indiana.
Our goal is to spread a love of classics to a new generation of learners, so we take our commitment to educational quality seriously. This puzzle is intended to introduce children to the art and perspectives of ancient people, and faithfully captures the spirit of the original work. We confess to adding a baby dolphin to the original masterpiece, but kids love baby animals!
We also believe that meaningful, intentional art is one of the most powerful ways to capture a child’s imagination. As a result, we do not allow the use of AI in any part of our process. The Treasures of Knossos: Minoan Dolphins was illustrated by Katrina Snyder (https://www.prettyprismatic.com/).
We are certain that you and your children will love our products, so you can shop with confidence with free shipping and free, no-hassle returns.
Ancient art for modern kids: This 48-piece floor puzzle is based on a real ancient painting from the Palace of Knossos on Crete. Introduce your child to ancient cultures and expand their horizons to the Bronze Age and beyond!
Tough, oversized pieces: This puzzle is made with premium materials and designed to stand up to the roughest play. The chunky, oversized pieces are intended to work well with little hands.
Educational Quality: This puzzle was designed by Robert Carpenter, an experienced humanities teacher who holds a Ph.D. in classics. It is intended to help children develop critical thinking skills like focus, analysis, and pattern recognition.
Support Small Business: The Classical Workshop is a small family business established to bring the joy of classical learning to children and parents everywhere.
Safety and Satisfaction: All of our products are manufactured and safety tested entirely in the United States with only the highest quality materials. This puzzle was manufactured in Marion, Indiana.
Never AI: We do not use AI in any part of our process. This puzzle was illustrated by Katrina Snyder.
