The Winter's Tale: A Shakespeare Children's Story

by William Shakespeare, Macaw Books (Illustrator)

Overview

An illustrated adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he goes on to live the life of a hermit.

About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:
Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. (All titles in the series are leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782267249
Publisher:	Sweet Cherry Publishing
Publication date:	11/03/2020
Series:	Sweet Cherry Easy Classics
Edition description:	BTPS Edition
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.05(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.15(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Editorial Reviews

Fascinating, pleasantly illustrated, simple and easy-to-read, these Shakespeare stories for children will make your kids love the magical world of literature.” - simplymarinailieva

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