She included a brief shakespeare biography, a pronunciation guide to some of the more difficult names and a list of famous quotations. Featuring illustrations of elena temporin, this book includes a synopsis, quotations and list. A final section offers onepage summaries of shakespeare s other plays. The five stories are retellings of macbeth, twelfth night, hamlet, a midsummer nights dream and romeo and juliet.
Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare youtube. Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare william shakespeare. Illustrated stories from shakespeare a collection of six of shakespeare s bestloved plays, beautifully presented in a clothbound gift edition. Discover shakespeare s bestloved plays these tales are the perfect introduction to shakespeare s greatest plays. Nesbit with the intention of entertaining young readers and telling william shakespeare s plays in a way they could be easily understood. Apr 11, 2020 discover or rediscover the fantastic stories from shakespeare plays with this complete book. Usborne stories from shakespeare a retelling of some of shakespeare s best known plays, in story form includes a synopsis, quotations and list of characters from every play alongside information about shakespeare s work, life and poetry, to put the plays into context. When prince hamlet learns that his uncle murdered his father, he sets on a path of bloody revenge. Top 10 shakespeare books for children childrens books. We also have a fundraiser program to earn money for great causes such as adoption, medical expenses, sports teams, etc. Discover some of shakespeare s greatest works with the usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare. A collection of six of shakespeares bestloved plays, beautifully presented in a clothbound gift edition. Romeo and juliet, hamlet, twelfth night, king lear, richard iii, othello, macbeth, the tempest, henry v, julius caesar, the merchant of venice, the taming of the shrew and a midsummer nights dream. With usbornes everengaging illustrations, your children will be drawn into the stories immediately.
Guardian childrens books this is another super book in the usborne illustrated stories series. Art by arthur rackham, edmund dulac, charles twenty shakespeare childrens stories the complete 20 books boxed. Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare by william shakespeare. Usborne stories from shakespeare by anna claybourne. Illustrated stories from shakespeare usborne illustrated. Nov 24, 2016 this collection of stories from shakespeare s plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to shakespeare. Usborne s illustrated stories from shakespeare by usbourne.
Shakespeare, usborne books complete shakespeare, illustrated stories from shakespeare. Apr 11, 2014 the prose is accessible, and the stories race along guardian childrens books. Charles and mary lamb vividly bring to life the power of hamlet and othello, the fun of as you like it and the drama of pericles. Usborne stories from shakespeare full aspencat catalog. This books is a handsdown favourite of my 6yearold granddaughter. Illustrated stories from shakespeare clothbound story. Presents some of shakespeare s best known and loved plays in story form.
Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare by rosie dickens find it here. Apr 25, 2016 best shakespeare books for younger children. Includes simple retellings of six of the play and also provides useful background material about shakespeare s life and the history of the time. Dec 11, 2015 but, luckily, usborne has some wonderful resources to help the youngest of students become familiar with shakespeares works. Usborne books has fun and educational childrens books for all ages. The stories of six of shakespeares bestloved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. The twelfth night, romeo and juliet, the tempest, a midsummer nights dream, macbeth, hamlet, the life and times of william shakespeare. This is a wonderful collection of six retellings of william shakespeare s bestloved plays a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic and romance, retold for younger readers. I love usborne books, and this looked like another beauty i know, dont judge a book by. Shakespeares classic tragedy retold as a graphic novel. Simply retold, with some direct quotes from shakespeare, each story is wonderfully illustratedgiving readers the opportunity to watch as each play unfolds right before their eyes. It is full of colourful illustrations from the usborne young reading programme. I wanted to share with you how these books help to get kids excited about shakespeare and help to research and understand his plays. Use crayons, coloring pencils, markers, even paint to color the posters.
You will be pleased with rereading the alltime favorites romeo and juliet, midsummer nights dream or hamlet but also with discovering the less wellknown stories. Sep 04, 20 usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare. Illustrated stories from shakespeare shakespeare on. Oct 01, 2012 buy illustrated stories from shakespeare usborne illustrated story collections new edition by william shakespeare isbn. About usborne childrens books who we are usborne around the world ethical policies safety policies charitable giving usborne policy on gender get in touch. The stories of six of shakespeare s bestloved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. This collection of stories from all shakespeares plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to shakespeare. Using usborne to teach shakespeare teaching with usborne. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare ir by rosie. Includes simple retellings of six of the play and also provides useful background material about shakespeares life and the history of the time.
Usborne s illustrated stories from shakespeare book. Apr 22, 2014 shakespeare stories author andrew matthews fell in love with shakespeare when he was 11yearsold. Illustrated stories from shakespeare is perfect for your elementaryage student to learn about the plays of shakespeare. From lively comedy to dark tragedy, with clowns, witches and a doomed romance, this wonderful collection has six of shakespeare s bestloved plays. Usborne stories from shakespeare claybourne, anna on. Discover the stories of twelfth night, a midsummer nights dream, hamlet, macbeth, romeo and juliet, and the tempest, all beautifully retold for easy reading. A collection of illustrated adaptations based on six of william shakespeare s bestknown tales. The usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare includes simple retellings of six of the play and also provides useful background material about. Best shakespeare books for younger children childrens. Illustrated stories from shakespeare at usborne books at home.
A collection of ten of william shakespeares bestknown tales, including a midsummer nights dream, romeo and juliet and macbeth, retold in a lively, easytoread style with enchanting illustrations. Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare ir by rosie dickens hardback book from lively comedy to dark tragedy, with clowns, witches and a doomed romance, this wonderful collection has six of shakespeare s bestloved plays. Shakespeare, usborne books complete shakespeare, illustrated. Each story includes short details about the main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play. Illustrated stories from shakespeare at usborne childrens. Usbornes amazing books on shakespeare roaming rosie. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. I have a box full of enid blyton mysteries and stories, to which i was addicted as a little girl, but she has eschewed them all in favour of the illustrated stories from shakespeare. I was so impressed with usbornes illustrated fairy tales book that i ordered several of their other books, including this one. Beautiful stories from shakespeare is a 1907 collection published by e.
In this beautifullyillustrated book you will find the thirtyseven plays that shakespeare wrote, retold for children from 8 to 88. Quotes from shakespeare poster book from usborne and kane. This is a fabulous book that will be referred to again and again, by both children and adults. We love this book from usborne we have almost the entire illustrated stories set. Sure, its not in the original language that has gained shakespeare so much fame through the ages, but its a great introduction for younger readers. Includes twelfth night, a midsummer nights dream, hamlet, macbeth, romeo and juliet and the tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself, all beautifully retold and illustrated for. We chose this one from the choice on this site and as we have prime it arrived the next day. Usborne illustrated stories from shakespeare by william.
Ideal for kids ages 8 and up, the illustrations are beautiful and the stories abridged. This is a fantastic introduction to shakespeare for young children. A beautiful collection of five hardback books with stories taken from shakespeares most popular plays. Illustrated stories from shakespeare at usborne children. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly. Oct 24, 2016 the challenge was to find a retelling of stories from shakespeare which would be readable by an 8 year old grandson whose class is taking part in a festival presentation of as you like it. With their usual creative flair and beautiful pictures, usborne have recently published illustrated shakespeare which includes retellings of twelfth night, a midsummer nights dream, hamlet, macbeth, romeo and juliet and the tempest as well as a short biography. Here he picks out his 10 favourite shakespeare books for children on the eve of the bards 450th. Usborne stories from shakespeare is an excellent introduction to classic literature, especially for young readers who are not yet familiar enough with the linguistic style of shakespeare to fully understand his classics in their original theatrical format. Usborne graphic shakespeare hamlet by russell punter.
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