William Shakespeare and the Globe

With her characteristically sprightly words and pictures, Aliki brings Shakespeare's life, times and legacy to life in this highly acclaimed information-packed treasury that is truly for readers of all ages. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's celebrated works have touched people around the world. Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare's world — his life in Elizabethan times, the theater world and the Globe, for which he wrote his plays. Then she brings history full circle to the present-day reconstruction of the Globe theater.

Details
Author: Aliki
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Size: 9 x 0.12 x 12 inches
Age recommendation: 4-8 years old