A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories: 12 Tales from the world's most famous playwright (Volume 3) (World Full of..., 3)

This book is such a blessing for anyone looking for an abridged and illustrated edition of popular Shakespeare stories. The stories are very concise yet, not too dumbed down or simplified like so many other abridged versions for children, hence a good eloquent writing style is maintained throughout which I very much appreciate. I read the abridged version of Shakespeare by E.Nesbit as a child and even though that is a very good and probably the best abridged version of Shakespeare available, when I read it at 9 yrs of age, I really longed for more illustrations to help me catch the mood and imagine the premise of each story better. I so wish I had this illustrated version to read at that age, I would have thoroughly enjoyed this book as a child. The illustrations are in a particular folkish style (don't know if that is an apt word to describe it), that does catch the eye as being unique after seeing the disneyish type of illustrations time and again in contemporary children's books. The more important point is, the tales are adorned by illustrations generously which would be a very helpful feature for elementary school age children. Overall, a very good illustrated and abridged Shakespeare edition for children. Highly recommend for upper elementary and middle school age (8-13 yrs).

Our 7-year-old daughter loves reading. We wanted to introduce her to classics, such as Shakespeare. The way that the book summarizes and simply Shakespeare for young readers is just perfect. The introduction to the main characters before each story and the beautiful visuals also helps the young reader comprehend the stories. Our daughter loves it and already read it twice.

All the world's a stage to view from the pen of the writer William Shakespeare..12 tales of the bard retold for children..

As a retired English professor, I am always looking for ways to share good age-appropriate literature with my grandchildren. This Shakespeare collection is impressive. The content, illustrations, and efforts to “be true” to the Bard are all reasons to get this book.

Beautiful way to introduce Shakespeare. We are also studying poetry, so I like to read some excerpts from the actual stories so my 10yo can hear the iambic pentameter and get the real feel of Shakespeare. This book is great for telling the complicated stories so the kids can follow what is happening and pick up bits of metaphor here and there. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous!

My 13 y/o son read the book within a week, that means is approved for even teens. Now we're watching short films in YouTube and he goes along with the book making sure is covering the story well.

My older son and I enjoy reading this together -- he pointedly prefers the "murder stories" over the "love stories" -- and I keep a spare copy in my gift stash for birthday parties that sneak up on me. The stories are well adapted to prose and very approachable for reading together. The illustrations are attractive but not overly girly, making this gift well-suited for any gender. Just point out the murder stories to any kids who are dubious.

We love this book. I’ve read through it to my kids, and they pore over it on their own time. A great primer. This fall, it led to us attending Macbeth as a family. Bought a second copy as a gift. Recommend!

I was browsing for a present for a friend when I stumbled across this Little gem. It looked lovely in the pictures. When it arrived yesterday, it was even better than in the photos. The illustrations are delightful, with the opening page to each play containing drawings of each character and who they are. The stories are rewritten in a style that is accessible to older independent readers, but is also appropriate for read-alouds with younger children or less confident readers. Of the Shakespeare books for children that I've bought over the years, this is my favourite.

Well made product and service and delivery was excellent

Shakespeareのおもしろさを中高生に伝えるにはちょうどいい。

Absolutely gorgeous book. The stories have been summarized enough for kids to understand without loosing too much of the actual plot and the illustrations are beautifully done. Have rebought this as a gift.

10 and 8 year olds. Neatest part: they knock socks off teachers and other adults with their Shakespeare knowledge. It’s hilarious to watch.