Gilgamesh the King retold and illustrated by Ludmila Zeman*

Ms. Zeman retells the ancient story of the god-king Gilgamesh.  Her version is closer to "G" rated than other ones I have read/seen.
Gilgamesh possesses power and wealth, but does not have one friend.
This beautiful story of transformation reveals the power of friendship.
Warning/point to discuss: One line may be offensive to some readers but it went over my seven year old's head.  The singer Shamhat is trying to woo the beast Enkidu so he will return with her to Uruk so Gilgamesh can defeat him.  Instead they fall in love with each other and "explore the ways of love together  . . ."    On that page is a picture of them kissing each other on the lips.

-We own this book.
*Highly recommend.