Greeking Out, Kenny Curtis
Greeking Out, Kenny Curtis
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Greeking Out
Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths

Author: Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes

Series: Greeking Out #1

Narrator: Grace Lynn Kung

Unabridged: 5 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2026

Synopsis

From the creators of National Geographic Kids’ wildly successful Greeking Out podcast, this New York Times bestselling tie-in book delivers a clever tongue-in-cheek retelling of 20 classic Greek myths.

This kid-friendly collection of tales from Greek mythology showcases familiar favorites from the well-loved Greeking Out podcast as well as brand-new, never-before-aired stories. Join Persephone on her journey through the mystifying depths of the Underworld. Venture onwards with Heracles as he tackles his 12 death-defying labors. And join mythological figures you may not have heard of before, including scheming gods and goddesses, honorable—and not so honorable—heroes, and magnificent monsters.

Laugh-out-loud storytelling coupled with real information about ancient Greece—delivered by the all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi—make this collection of fabulous fables a fresh addition to any history-lover's library.

Complete your collection with Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians and Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld.

About The Author

KENNY CURTIS has more than 30 years in children’s programming as a performer, writer, and producer. He is one of the creators of National Geographic Kids’ Greeking Out podcast series, which he hosts and cowrites alongside his daughter, Jillian Hughes. Together, they've helped develop kids’ offerings for partners like Pinna, Tinkercast, Kidz Bop, and 8 Pound Gorilla Records. Kenny may be best known as the human behind the long-running program The Animal Farm on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live.JILLIAN HUGHES is a professional writer with her heart in the kids and family industry. She’s a writer for National Geographic Kids’ Greeking Out podcast series and has contributed to other platforms including Pinna, Tinkercast, and iHeart. While she enjoys working with all her clients, she is especially partial to collaborating with Kenny—who just happens to be her dad.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bhavi on September 04, 2024

I loved reading these stories with my kids. The stories are written in such a fun way that it totally captures young readers attention and they are constantly asking for more. Can’t wait for the 2nd book, and of course now we love the podcasts too.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on February 15, 2024

My kids and I absolutely loved this book! This keeps Greek Mythology appropriate for younger kids in a fun way. Highly recommend!......more

Goodreads review by Ariel on April 05, 2024

Hey there, fellow bookworms! Today, I’m super excited to share with you this awesome book called Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths. Are you ready to dive into some epic adventures with gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters? Let’s go! So, this book is from the same cool folks who ma......more

Goodreads review by Russell on February 06, 2024

National Geographic Kids’ Greeking Out is an awesome children’s book. It is a wonderful way to introduce kids to Greek Mythology. The book is a modern retelling of classic myths. It is brilliantly written with incredible illustrations. The best part is that the book is tied to a popular podcast. Eac......more

Goodreads review by Jurgis on August 23, 2025

This is a wonderful introduction to Greek mythology for modern kids. The authors retell these timeless stories in a fresh, accessible way while keeping the original intent and messages intact. My kids and I—especially my 9-year-old son—were completely absorbed as we prepared for our holidays in Gree......more

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