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Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare

By Lesley Sims
Series: Illustrated Story Collections
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Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare by Lesley Sims introduces children to some of William Shakespeare's most famous plays. These engaging adaptations preserve the essence and drama of the original stories while being accessible and entertaining for young readers. Each tale is complemented by beautiful illustrations, bringing the world of Shakespeare to life in a way that captivates and inspires young minds.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully illustrated retellings of classic Shakespearean tales in a way that's accessible to younger readers. This captivating collection brings the timeless stories of the Bard to life, making it perfect for children and families looking to explore these iconic works together.

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Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare

A wonderful collection of six of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, including Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself.

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A wonderful collection of six retellings of William Shakespeare's best-loved plays—a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic, and romance, retold for younger readers. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Suitable for ages 7 and above.

The stories of six of Shakespeare's best-loved plays are beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and The Tempest, as well as a short biography of the Bard himself.

Each story is introduced with a summary and pictures of the characters. The book includes internet links to websites where children can listen to extracts from the plays and find out more about William Shakespeare.

Chapters in this book include:

  • Twelfth Night
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • The Tempest
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Macbeth
  • Hamlet
  • The Life and Times of William Shakespeare

Series: Illustrated Story Collections

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Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare by Lesley Sims is praised for its accessible retellings of six Shakespearean plays and included background material on the Bard's life and historical context. It is recognised as a wonderful addition to any child's library, offering simplified narratives accompanied by beautiful illustrations, making it a perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young readers. Key plays like Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Tempest, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Romeo and Juliet are featured, with some famous lines preserved to give a taste of Shakespearean language.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409522232

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Various
  • Illustrated by Various

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 1080g

Pages: 416

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lesley Sims Series: Illustrated Story Collections

About the Author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

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