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The Tempest

Georghia Ellinas author Jane Ray illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:3rd Oct '19

Should be back in stock very soon

The Tempest cover

A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare's Globe for very young readers.

William Shakespeare’s dazzling play about magic, revenge and forgiveness is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare’s Globe as a picture book for very young readers. The story is told from the perspective of Ariel in language that is true to the original play but accessible to all. With shimmering, exquisite illustrations by the acclaimed artist Jane Ray, this captivating retelling is a magical way to introduce children to the one of the best-loved works of the world’s greatest playwright.

“Beautiful, shimmering art from Ray.” * The Bookseller, Children’s Previews *
From the exquisite galleon on the frontispiece and an opulent proscenium on the title page to a pink, turreted palace and an island set in turquoise seas, where trees are decorative fountains of gold and emerald leaves. * Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times *
A magical introduction for ages 4+ from Shakespeare's Globe. * featured in a&u loves in Angels & Urrchins *

ISBN: 9781406376852

Dimensions: 310mm x 270mm x 5mm

Weight: 546g

32 pages