Shakespeare Children's Stories 20 Books Collection Set by William Shakespeare - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. 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. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781782260202. Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing. Age Range: 7-9 years. Overview. Bring the world's greatest playwright into your child's bookshelf with this complete 20-book paperback set of Shakespeare Children's Stories. Each title retells one celebrated tragedy, comedy or history in simple, engaging language for readers aged 7-9. Compact and colourfully covered, this collection is an ideal first introduction to the Bard for home reading, school libraries or as a thoughtful gift.. About the Books. This complete boxed collection gathers 20 individually titled paperbacks, each dedicated to a single Shakespeare play, from beloved tragedies like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark and The Tragedy of Macbeth, to much-loved comedies including A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It, alongside histories such as Julius Caesar and King Lear. The stories have been carefully retold and simplified so children can follow the plots, meet the characters and enjoy the drama without untangling Shakespeare's original Elizabethan language, while still keeping the intrigue, romance, humour and tragedy at the heart of each tale. Presented in short chapters with accessible vocabulary, the set works beautifully as a read-aloud collection, a classroom literature resource, or a stepping stone before studying the real plays at secondary school. Matching paperback covers mean all 20 books slot neatly together, building a child's home library one classic story at a time, ready to dip into whenever a new adventure calls.. Complete set of 20 individual Shakespeare stories in one collection. Simplified, age-appropriate retellings that keep the drama and heart of the originals. Compact paperback format, easy for young hands to hold and carry. Ideal for ages 7-9, bedtime reading, and classroom or homeschool literature units. A wonderful introduction to Shakespeare ahead of secondary school study. Great value gift set for young readers, teachers and Shakespeare fans alike. About the Author. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he wrote tragedies, comedies and histories translated into every major language and performed more than any other playwright's work. These retellings are based on his enduring plays, bringing his unforgettable characters to a new generation of children.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Twenty classic stories, one beautiful boxed set - this collection makes Shakespeare fun, approachable and exciting for young readers, sparking curiosity about literature and drama that can last a lifetime.. Please Note: Cover artwork shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition details are correct at time of listing.