Book details
Twenty Shakespeare Children's Stories - The Complete 20 Books Boxed Collection: The Winters Take, Macbeth, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo ... and More (A Shakespeare Children's Story)
Published in
2012
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Description
A complete set of 20 stories by our favourite playwright, William Shakespeare - an excellent way to introduce young readers to these classic. These beautifully illustrated books have been simplified for an easy read. Children will love these and they are guaranteed to captivate them and help develop their reading skills. Contains: All's Well That Ends Well Antony and Cleopatra As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Cymbeline, King of Britain Julius Caesar King Lear A Midsummer Night's Dream Much Ado About Nothing Othello, the Moor of Venice Romeo and Juliet The Tragedy of Macbeth The Merchant of Venice The Two Gentlemen of Verona Timon of Athens Twelfth Night Hamlet, Prince of Denmark The Tempest The Taming of the Shrew The Winter's Tale A simplified version of a Shakespeare classic perfect for children aged 7+ or for secondary school students looking for an easier way to access Shakespeare.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
1280 pages
Why to read
- Introduces Children to Classic Literature: Reading this collection is a fantastic way for children to be introduced to the timeless works of William Shakespeare. It simplifies the complex language and plots of Shakespeare's plays into stories that are accessible and engaging for young readers.
- Cultivates a Love for Theater and Poetry: Shakespeare's plays are foundational to English literature and the performing arts. By reading these adapted stories, children can develop an appreciation for theater, poetry, and the beauty of Shakespeare's language at an early age.
- Enhances Reading and Comprehension Skills: The stories in this collection, while simplified, retain elements of Shakespeare's original language and themes. This can help children improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary as they encounter and learn to understand Shakespearean-style English.
- Encourages Imagination and Critical Thinking: Shakespeare's stories are filled with complex characters, moral dilemmas, and fantastical elements. Reading these children's adaptations can stimulate young minds to think critically about the narratives and characters, and to use their imagination to visualize the rich worlds Shakespeare created.