Using only shakespeares words, this adaptation tells the deeply personal story of prince. Using only shakespeare s words, this adaptation tells the deeply personal story of prince. Discover the world of shakespeare with these brilliant retellings of sixteen of the bards bestloved plays. This brilliant collection features more shakespeare stories than ever before, from the tragedy of macbeth and the epic the tempest, through to the humour of much ado about nothing. Read william shakespeare books online the literature page. Shakespeare 16 books childrens story collection set by tony ross. Apr 22, 2014 shakespeare stories author andrew matthews fell in love with shakespeare when he was 11yearsold. Dec 03, 2015 trying to read actual shakespeare plays can be a bit of a process, especially for kids. Mar 19, 2015 each story is 64 pages long with illustrations on almost every page. Nesbitt reproduces 20 of the greatest of shakespeares plays in charming prose simple enough for children to understand and enjoy them. Jan 01, 2010 shakespeare 16 books childrens story collection set by tony ross andrew matthews on. She explains that her children love shakespeare s story lines but at the time were too young to enjoy the actual play. The shakespeare stories 16 books by andrew matthews and. The beginning of each book starts with a onepage introduction on who shakespeare was.
Shakespeares drama tells the story of a young man who can only come into his own upon his fathers death and the father who longs for immortality. These beautifully illustrated books have been thoughtfully narrated and simplified for an easy read. Each story is 64 pages long with illustrations on almost every page. Shakespeare was born in 1564 in stratford, england. Children will love these and they are d to captivate them and help develop their reading skills. In beautiful stories from shakespeare for children, e. Usborne has some beautiful books to introduce children to shakespeare, including sticker books, stories from shakespeare and collectible gift editions to treasure. Here he picks out his 10 favourite shakespeare books for children on the eve of the bard s 450th. A shakespeare story shakespeare stories by author andrew matthews in pdf epub. Booktopia has the shakespeare stories, 16book collection boxed set by andrew matthews. Originally written to be an introduction to the study of shakespeare, shakespeare for children is much more entertaining than thatsome of shakespeare s bestloved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. A collection of 20 of our favourite shakespeare plays, simplified and suitably narrated for younger readers. We have the following works by william shakespeare. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder.
Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story book 10. They were baptized on february 2 of that year and named hamnet and judith, after two very close friends of william. Click download or read online button to 20 shakespeare childrens stories book pdf for free now. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A shakespeare childrens story shakespeare childrens stories 20 shakespeare childrens stories easy classics by macaw books isbn. This first book is a picture book for the little ones, but the other two are excellent middle schoolhigh school reads. Buy twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete 20 book box set collection 20 shakespeare childrens stories by macaw books isbn. Lot 11 shakespeare childrens story book lot early reading. Shakespeare s drama tells the story of a young man who can only come into his own upon his father s death and the father who longs for immortality. Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story book 7. Twenty shakespeare children s stories the complete audio collection a shakespeare children s story.
The first ones we read of these were more like a book report than a condensed play. A shakespeare childrens story shakespeare children. The shakespeare stories, 16book collection boxed set by. Apr 25, 2016 best shakespeare books for younger children. When a ghostly figure appears to prince hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his fathers death. Illustrated stories from shakespeare at usborne children. His exact date of birth is uncertain, but it is thought to have been april 23. Shakespeare how did this guy stamp his mark on the whole world. Twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete 20. Charming and humorously told by the authorillustrator famous for the corduroy books, this is the tale of a friendship between a goose and william shakespeare. Shakespeare stories collection set 20 childrens books pack set book. She explains that her children love shakespeares story lines but at the time were too young to enjoy the actual play. Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story andrew matthews.
Top 10 shakespeare books for children childrens books. Lot 11 a shakespeare children s story softcover books for children. Discover book depositorys huge selection of childrens books online. Here he picks out his 10 favourite shakespeare books for. Originally written to be an introduction to the study of shakespeare, shakespeare for children is much more entertaining than thatsome of shakespeares bestloved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. Theyre not written as a play but as the story of the play, which is probably better. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tempest. Shakespeare books for children shakespeare stories for ks1. Lois burdetts success in introducing shakespeare to children is reflected in her growing international reputation.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading macbeth. In the introduction of shakespeares stories for young children, e. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. From hamlet to king lear to romeo and juliet, the books collected in the shakespeare childrens story set introduce kids to some of the most revered works in the western literary canon. About usborne childrens books who we are usborne around the world ethical policies safety policies. Shakespeare 16 books childrens story collection set by tony ross paperback january 1, 2010 by andrew matthews author 4. Shakespeare 16 books childrens story collection set by. This retelling of shakespeare s comedy is perfect for kids that like fairy tales and humor. Shakespeare stories author andrew matthews fell in love with shakespeare when he was 11yearsold.
Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story book 8. Twenty shakespeare children s stories the complete audio collection a shakespeare children s story macaw books on. Wills quill, or how a goose saved shakespeare by don freeman. But the prose isnt very compelling, and the story doesnt hook you when written that way. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices.
The prince and the witch and the thief and the bears. Macbeth for kids is written as a story that can be read by children, or read to them by parents or teachers who wish to introduce them to shakespeare. Each selected play is rewritten in narrative form to make it easier for young ones to follow, and in the process. The stories of six of shakespeares bestloved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Original title isbn 97818412408 published on 20021010. Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story book 7 andrew matthews. Best shakespeare books for younger children childrens. Listen to a story letters and learning to write numbers, counting and first sums. Romeo and juliet for kids by lois burdett, william.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading as you like it. Her books and workshops for teachers have captured the attention and imagination of parents, educators, and lovers of shakespeare around the world, including the american national council of teachers of english and the international reading association. The shakespeare stories collection 16 books book people. Their first child was susanna, born a mere six months after the wedding of her parents. Illustrated stories from shakespeare at usborne childrens. Charles and mary lamb introduce children to the magic of shakespeare with these ten favorite tales. Shakespeares stories for young readers dover childrens. She explains that her children love shakespeares story lines but. Twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete audio. She will prepare a feast for the king and his son, and many. Booktopia has the shakespeare stories, 16 book collection boxed set by andrew matthews. Shakespeare books for children shakespeare stories for. She was christened on may 26, 1583, and twins arrived in january, 1585. Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story book 17 ebook.
Buy the shakespeare stories 16 books by andrew matthews and tony ross online from the works. Pebbles present shakespeare stories in english for kids. William shakespeare books, author biography, and reading. Every play and poem in popup 3d by the reduced shakespeare company. Shakespeare stories collection set 20 childrens books pack. Lot 11 a shakespeare childrens story softcover books for children. Nesbitt reproduces 20 of the greatest of shakespeare s plays in charming prose simple enough for children to understand and enjoy them. Buy a discounted boxed, slipcased or casebound of the shakespeare stories online from australias leading online bookstore. His work comprises 36 plays, 154 sonnets, and two narrative poems.
A complete set of 20 stories by our favourite playwright, william shakespeare an excellent way to introduce young readers to these classic. Standard shipping via ups mail innovations is included in the quoted price. Shakespeare stories for children a shakespeare story book 7 kindle edition by matthews, andrew, ross, tony. Originally written to be an introduction to the study of shakespeare, shakespeare for children is much more entertaining than that some of shakespeares bestloved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. William shakespeare was an english poet and playwright, and he is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. Shakespeare 16 books childrens story collection set by tony. Lady macbeth loves the idea of becoming a queen and. Download pdf 20 shakespeare childrens stories free online. Twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete audio collection a shakespeare childrens story audio cd december 3, 2015. The twists, turns, and confusion of the original story are delightfully portrayed and beautifully illustrated, creating a funny and visually appealing picture book.
This is a great way to introduce them to the stories that are palatable for kids so that when they read the plays later in life, they have an understanding of the story arc. Twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete 20 book. Twenty shakespeare childrens stories sweet cherry publishing 0. Shakespeares classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Here he picks out his 10 favourite shakespeare books for children on the eve of the bards 450th.
The usborne complete shakespeare this collection of stories from all shakespeares plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to shakespeare. Delightful period drawings and a classic design make this a must for every family library. Download pdf 20 shakespeare childrens stories free. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I really like that book and it influenced my decision to purchase this book.