Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003
King Midas and the Golden Touch
By Charlotte Craft, Kinuko Y. Craft (Illustrator)
A king's wish for gold turns into a curse when his daughter becomes a statue.
32 pages· 1,513 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Summary: King Midas, obsessed with wealth, wishes for the power to turn everything he touches into gold. His dream becomes a nightmare when his beloved daughter is transformed into a lifeless statue. As his golden world crumbles, Midas must confront the true cost of his greed. Can he reverse the curse before it's too late? This retelling of the classic myth explores the perilous line between desire and disaster, leaving Midas to question what truly holds value in his life.






