William Shakespeare
1) The tempest
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Ariel is a spirit of the air who can fly, ride on clouds, and glow bright as fire. When his master, the magician Prospero, is overthrown by his brother as the Duke of Milan, Ariel joins Prospero and his baby daughter on a journey that will bring them to a beautiful island ruled by the monstrous Caliban -- and to a series of events that lead to a vengeful storm, confounding spells, true romance, and a master who is persuaded to give his transgressors...
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William Shakespeare's comedic play about love, mistaken identities, and magic is reimagined by Shakespeare's Globe as a picture book for children. The story is told from the perspective of Puck the sprite in language that is true to the original play but also accessible. This retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world's greatest playwright. -- Book jacket.
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ABOUT WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Retold for a picture book audience, the Bard's mischievous take on love run amok in fairyland meets its match in luminous illustrations by Jane Ray. If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumber'd here ... There's trouble in the Fairy Kingdom. King Oberon wants to teach Titania, his proud wife, a lesson. Things heat up when four young nobles arrive in...