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Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare
by Usborne
Easy to read has a mix of old English and new but the illustrations tie everything together.
To wee or not to wee
by Pamela Butchart
Super funny illustrations and text - starts with children who are unsure what to play Izzy star of the Baby Alien series tells them they are a bit too Hamlet and there starts a super fun child rendition set of Macbeth, Midsommer Nights Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
Great first introduction.
Shakespeare for Kids - his life and times.
by Coleen Aagesen and Margie Blumberg
Fascinating and accurate historical information and 21 fun activities from making a quill pen to staging a sword fight.
For children ages 8 and up.
The Shakespeare stories
by Andrew Matthews and Tony Ross
Sixteen plays retold using accessible language for children and with engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.
For Seven and up
Mr William Shakespeare's plays
by Marcia Williams
Seven of Shakespeare's best-loved plays brought vividly to life in comic-strip versions, which include the bard's own dialogue and the rowdy remarks of the audience.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years.
Bravo Mr. William Shakespeare
by Marcia Williams
Same idea as the one opposite but seven lesser known plays.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years
Shakespeare is Fun series
by Lois Barlett
Great way to introduce elementary children to Shakespeare to get them interested and ready to study in their teens. All the classics.
Suitable for 7-11 years
OMG Shakespeare
by Brett Wright
A fun modern update on the stories in the plays. This series tells them in teen speak - via text, emoji, location check ins, and status updates instead.
King Lear, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet - Graphic Novels
by Gareth Hinds and Candlewick Press
Great for anyone who likes the graphic format.
Suitable for 12 years plus.
Shakespeare his work and his world
by Michael Rosen
Great start for all young readers of Shakespeare - fascinating facts and quotes about him and his time - learn what theatre was like when Shakespeare created and acted in his plays.
Suitable for 12 years and up
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