Shakepeare's Storybook PB w CD
Patrick Ryan

Barefoot Books, 2006

Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces. He introduces each story with fascinating information about its history and its prevalence in other cultures, as well as insights into local traditions and political issues that influenced Shakespeare's writing. Whether you are acquainted with the works of ...
  
  











  



  
Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Works of Shakespeare26 reviews
Isaac Asimov

Gramercy, 2003

Shakespeare Guide

+ WONDERFUL!
+ Here it is...
+ Absolutely necessary
+ The best guide
  
  











  



  
Great Characters from Shakespeare Paper Dolls2 reviews
Tom Tierney

Dover Publications, 2000

Great as a Teaching Aid!

Tom Tierney's paper doll books from Dover are wonderful as teaching aids for students of all ages; I use them for college freshmen and sophomores, and my students love seeing the costumes and getting a visual image of the characters and the "look" of the plays. The Shakespeare dolls are amusing ...
  
  











  



  
Shakespeare for Children8 reviews
Jim Weiss

Greathall Productions, 1995

Great intro to the Bard

+ Nice starting point for Shakespeare.
+ Some kids like intricate stories without being pushed at all
+ MAHALO
  
  











  



  
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Shakespeare8 reviews
Laurie E. Rozakis

Alpha, 1999

Better than Cliff's Notes!

+ Loved it!
+ NOT a fan of the bard
+ Awesome Introduction to Shakespeare
  
  











  



  
Illustrated Tales From Shakespeare. A Modern Adaptation From the Charles and Mary Lamb Classic

The Promotional Reprint Company Ltd., 1993

London, United Kingdom: Promotional Reprint Company, 1994. Hardcover. Hardcover complete with dust jacket. 208 pages. Approx 8 1/2" x 11 1/4" tall. Illustrations by Karel Toman. 'Fifteen of the best known plays have been selected and re-told to capture the special essence of Shakespearean drama. Strikingly illustrated with many superb, colour pictures, this delightful book is both a pleasure for ...
  
  











  



  
The Shakespeare Stealer49 reviews
Gary Blackwood

Puffin, 2000

Great Historical Fiction Title for Young Adult Readers

+ A truly enjoyable historical read for young and old alike
+ Excellent read
+ Interesting historical fiction
+ Theatre and Language of England
  
  











  



  
The Everything Shakespeare Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Comedies, Tragedies and Sonnets ...2 reviews
Peter Rubie

Adams Media Corporation, 2002

Worth the Price

Take it for what it is: a quick summary for everything about Shakespeare. Although this is not an in-depth summarization of all Shakespeare's works, The Everything Shakespeare Book gives the reader the gist of sonnets, background, and individual play summaries. For the price, this is beneficial ...
  
  











  



  
Shakespeare for Dummies6 reviews
John Doyle, Ray Lischner

For Dummies, 1999

Shakespeare for you and I

+ Excellent intro to the Bard
+ A Shakespeare dummy no more

This book is brought to you by the same folks who publish all the ". . . For Dummies" books for learning computer programs. I have been known to snicker at these books, as I'm rather computer-dweebic, and don't need computer-dummy books. It turns out that my next screenplay involves ...
  
  











  



  
The Globe Theater (Building World Landmarks) (Building World Landmarks)
Don Nardo

Blackbirch Press, 2005

The famous London theater where Shakespeare first presented many of his best works was erected in the 1590s and destroyed in the 1640s. This book tells the fascinating history of the Globe, including the details of its original construction and how it was used for play production.
  
  











  



  
A Midsummer Night's Dream Fairies Paper Dolls
Tom Tierney

Dover Publications, 2005

Fairy enthusiasts and paper doll fans will take great pleasure in dressing Oberon, King of the Fairies, the mischievous Puck, Moth, and Peaseblossom in Elizabethan-era costumes. Lovely, diaphanous robes comprise wardrobes for the lovely Titania, Queen of the Fairies, and for charming woodland fairy figures. 9 dolls; 14 plates of costumes. Introduction. Notes.
  
  











  



  
Shakespeare (DK Eyewitness Books)1 review
Peter Chrisp

DK CHILDREN, 2004

Shakespeare for children

Everything A-OK w/this purchase of DK's "Shakespeare." Interesting book...full of "hooks of interest" for kids. Thanks! n.
  
  











  



  
Great Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays1 review
John Green, Paul Negri

Dover Publications, 2000

Sneak in some culture while they play!

This is a beautifully illistrated coloring book for young and old. Teach your children about the arts while they enjoy coloring. Great gift idea.
  
  











  



  
A Midsummer Night's Dream Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)
John Green

Dover Publications, 2004

Shakespeare devotees and coloring book fans will be enchanted with this collection spotlighting one of the Bard's most delightful comedies. Sixteen beguiling scenes from a tale about love and mistaken identity depict, among others, the thwarted lovers, a fairy king and queen, and a mischievous sprite. Brief captions.
  
  











  



  
Shakespeare A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Plays, His Poems, His Life and Times, and More12 reviews
Charles Boyce

Delta, 1991

The Shakespeare students' best friend!

+ Don't Judge by the Cover
+ One Great Book
+ Great fun for the Shakespeare fan!
+ Life Savor!!
  
  











  



  
Shakespeare's Spy (Shakespeare Stealer)4 reviews
Gary Blackwood

Puffin, 2005

Shakespeare's Spy

+ The third (and final?) book in a truly enjoyable series
+ Great Book!

I was drawn in by the first Shakespeare book by Gary - "Shakespeare Stealer" and was pleased to read more about Widge and his continuing adventures in this 3rd book - "Shakespeare's Spy." Gary Blackwood is an extraordinary writer and amazingly brings Widge and the other characters to life in this ...
  
  











  



  
Shakespeare: The Life, The Works, The Treasures1 review
Catherine M. S. Alexander

Simon & Schuster, 2007

Perfect Gift For The Shakespeare Beginner Or Fan With Everything!

You won't find much scholar/deep research information in this book, it's more for show, but what a beautiful show it is! I would describe it more as a big coffee table book about the bard's life with chapters entitled "Shakespeare in London", "Shakespeare in Stratford" or "Shakespeare Returns to ...
  
  











  



  
William Shakespeare & the Globe (Trophy Picture Books)6 reviews

HarperTrophy, 2000

An incredible book!

+ Great Introduction to the Globe
+ The Best Shakespeare Book Around

Book Review: William Shakespeare & the Globe By: Aliki This book has been honored with many awards for good reason. With pictures, a sprinkle of quotes from several of Shakespeare's own plays, and many historical references make this book is a very interesting layout of William Shakespeare's life ...
  
  











  



  
Stories from Shakespeare 2 (Classic Literature with Classical Music)
David Timson

Naxos Audiobooks, 2006

The first volume of David Timson's series retelling of the stories from Shakespeare's plays was widely praised by newspaper and educators alike. Here is volume 2, with more key plays, including "Julius Caesar", "The Merchant of Venice", and "Henry IV", all texts which regularly appear on the exam syllabus. As before, the stories are illustrated by numerous examples from the plays themselves. They ...
  
  











  



  
A Shakespeare Coloring Book2 reviews
Bellerophon Books

Bellerophon Books, 1983

A Shakespeare Coloring Book

+ Shakespeare Coloring Book

I am very pleased with this book for a niece aged 8. It will be a fun introduction to the Bard, and a good conversation starter with her parents.