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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 ...
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Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Works of Shakespeare 26 reviews Isaac Asimov
Gramercy, 2003
Shakespeare Guide
+ WONDERFUL! + Here it is... + Absolutely necessary + The best guide
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Great Characters from Shakespeare Paper Dolls 2 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 ...
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Shakespeare for Children 8 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
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Shakespeare 8 reviews Laurie E. Rozakis
Alpha, 1999
Better than Cliff's Notes!
+ Loved it! + NOT a fan of the bard + Awesome Introduction to Shakespeare
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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 ...
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The Shakespeare Stealer 49 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
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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 ...
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Shakespeare for Dummies 6 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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Great Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays 1 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.
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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.
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Shakespeare A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Plays, His Poems, His Life and Times, and More 12 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!!
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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 ...
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Shakespeare: The Life, The Works, The Treasures 1 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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A Shakespeare Coloring Book 2 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.
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