Twenty Shakespeare Children's Stories 20 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Winter's Tale
All's Well That Ends Well
Antony and Cleopatra
As You Like It
The Comedy of Errors
Cymbeline, King of Britain
Julius Caesar
King Lear
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Othello, the Moor of Venice
Romeo and Juliet
The Merchant of Venice
The Tragedy of Macbeth
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Timon of Athens
Twelfth Night
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
The Tempest
The Taming of the Shrew

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781782260202
Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Twenty Shakespeare Children's Stories gathers all 20 of the Bard's most celebrated plays into one delightful boxed collection, specially retold for young readers. Each slim paperback keeps the heart of Shakespeare's original story while trading dense verse for warm, easy-to-follow language that kids can enjoy independently or as a shared read-aloud. From the mischief of A Midsummer Night's Dream to the courage of Romeo and Juliet, children explore comedy, tragedy, and history side by side, building vocabulary and confidence with every page. It's an approachable introduction to classic literature for every young reader's shelf.

About the Books
This complete 20-book set from Sweet Cherry Publishing takes Shakespeare's full dramatic range — comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances — and reshapes each play into a short, satisfying story sized for young readers. Rather than reducing plots to thin summaries, each retelling preserves the key characters, turning points, and emotional stakes that make the original plays endure, swapping Elizabethan verse for clear, modern narration that flows easily from page to page. Bright covers and playful illustrations bring each setting to life, whether it's the enchanted forest of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the stormy island of The Tempest, or the feuding households of Romeo and Juliet. Comedies like Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors sit alongside weightier tragedies such as Hamlet and King Lear, giving children a genuine sense of Shakespeare's versatility as a storyteller. Because each title stands alone, the set works equally well as a nightly bedtime chapter, a classroom read-aloud, or independent reading practice, letting kids move through the collection at their own pace and revisit favorites again and again. Parents and teachers often use the set to spark early conversations about character motivation, cause and effect, and moral choice — the same big ideas that have kept these stories relevant for over 400 years. Packaged together in one neat paperback boxed set, the collection makes it simple to track which stories a child has read and which are still waiting to be discovered.

Key Benefits

• All 20 of Shakespeare's most famous plays retold in clear, kid-friendly language
• Compact paperback format makes each story perfect for bedtime or independent reading
• Introduces comedy, tragedy, and history side by side for a well-rounded literary foundation
• Bright illustrations throughout help bring each story's setting and characters to life
• A ready-made classroom library resource for guided reading and discussion
• Makes a memorable gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading challenges

Book-by-Book Guide
The Winter's Tale — A king's jealousy tears a family apart, but years later, forgiveness and a touch of magic bring them back together.
All's Well That Ends Well — A clever young woman uses her wit and determination to win the love she has always believed in.
Antony and Cleopatra — A powerful Roman general and the Queen of Egypt navigate love, loyalty, and the demands of two clashing empires.
As You Like It — Banished to a forest, a group of friends discover that disguise, humor, and honesty can lead to true happiness.
The Comedy of Errors — Two sets of long-lost twins cause a whirlwind of mix-ups in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy.
Cymbeline, King of Britain — A princess's secret marriage sets off a chain of jealousy, disguise, and reunion across a divided kingdom.
Julius Caesar — Roman senators wrestle with loyalty and ambition as a plot against their powerful leader unfolds.
King Lear — An aging king's decision to divide his kingdom among his daughters leads to painful lessons about love and truth.
A Midsummer Night's Dream — Mischievous fairies and mixed-up lovers turn an enchanted forest into a night of magical confusion.
Much Ado About Nothing — Sharp-tongued rivals and a case of mistaken gossip prove that love can bloom in the unlikeliest of places.
Othello, the Moor of Venice — A respected general is drawn into a web of jealousy and deception spun by someone he trusts.
Romeo and Juliet — Two young hearts from feuding families fall in love, testing the limits of loyalty and fate.
The Merchant of Venice — A risky loan and a daring courtroom plea explore mercy, justice, and friendship.
The Tragedy of Macbeth — A brave soldier's ambition, fueled by prophecy, leads him down a dark and unforgettable path.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona — Friendship is tested when two companions fall for the same woman on their travels.
Timon of Athens — A generous nobleman learns hard truths about loyalty when his fortune and friends disappear.
Twelfth Night — Shipwrecked and disguised as a boy, a clever young woman stirs up mistaken identities and unexpected romance.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark — A grieving prince seeks the truth about his father's death, wrestling with doubt, duty, and revenge.
The Tempest — A stranded sorcerer and his daughter use magic to confront the very people who once wronged them.
The Taming of the Shrew — A battle of wits between two strong-willed characters turns into an unexpected romance.

About the Author
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely regarded as the English language's greatest playwright and poet. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he wrote 39 plays and 154 sonnets across a career that spanned comedy, tragedy, and history, creating characters and stories that remain foundational to literature and drama more than four centuries later. This collection adapts his original plays into accessible retellings for young readers, published by Sweet Cherry Publishing, allowing a new generation to discover the wit, drama, and humanity of Shakespeare's timeless storytelling in a format built just for them.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With all 20 plays in one tidy paperback set, this collection makes Shakespeare feel approachable and fun rather than intimidating. It's an ideal birthday or holiday gift, a strong addition to any classroom library, and a fantastic pick for summer reading or back-to-school literature units — a gift that keeps giving new stories for months.

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