20 Childrens Shakespeare Stories Hardback Set With Audio Cds Hardcover

Introduce the Bard: 20 Children's Shakespeare Stories Hardback Set

Spark a lifelong love for literature with this comprehensive introduction to the world's greatest playwright.

The 20 Children’s Shakespeare Stories Hardback Set is an expertly curated collection designed to make the complex themes and legendary characters of William Shakespeare accessible to younger minds. Each of the 20 plays has been thoughtfully simplified and beautifully illustrated, transforming dense classics into engaging, age-appropriate adventures.

This premium hardback set is perfect for home libraries, classrooms, or as a thoughtful gift. Accompanied by 5 hours of audio CDs, it offers a multi-sensory learning experience that helps children grasp the rhythm of the language and the emotional depth of stories like Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

What’s Included?

• 20 Hardcover Books: Durable, high-quality editions featuring simplified retellings of Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies, comedies, and histories.

• 5 Hours of Audio Content: Professional narrations on CD that bring the characters to life, perfect for long car rides or bedtime listening.

• Sturdy Collector’s Box: A vibrant slipcase to keep the entire collection organized and protected on your bookshelf.

Full List of Stories:

• Tragedies: Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lear, Othello, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra.

• Comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew, The Comedy of Errors, All's Well That Ends Well.

• Histories & Romances: Richard III, Cymbeline, The Winter’s Tale, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Timon of Athens.
  

Product details

FAQ:

1. What age group is this set intended for?
This collection is specifically designed for children aged 7 to 12 years old, though it also serves as an excellent primer for secondary school students.

2. Are these the original plays or retellings?
They are simplified retellings. The complex Elizabethan language has been adapted into modern, easy-to-understand English while preserving the original plot and central themes.

3. Does this set include the full text of the plays?
No, these are prose adaptations intended to introduce children to the stories and characters before they encounter the original scripts later in life.

4. How long is each audio story?
With 20 stories spanning approximately 300-330 minutes total, each story averages about 15–18 minutes—perfect for a single sitting.

5. Are the books illustrated?
Yes, each book features engaging illustrations (often black-and-white) that help children visualize the characters and the historical settings of the plays.

6. Can the CDs be played in a standard car CD player?
Yes, the audio is provided on standard compact discs (CDs) compatible with most car and home stereo systems.

7. Why is this set better than a single-volume Shakespeare book?
Individual books allow children to focus on one story at a time without feeling overwhelmed. The boxed format also makes it a significant, collectible gift.

8. Is "The Merchant of Venice" included?
While some versions of this set vary slightly, the standard 20-book collection often focuses on the titles listed in the product description, which excludes The Merchant of Venice in favor of titles like Timon of Athens.

9. How do you ensure the heavy boxed set isn't damaged during shipping?
At bestbooksdeals, we use heavy-duty bubble wrap and double-walled shipping boxes to ensure your hardcover set arrives in perfect collector’s condition.

10. Is this an official edition?
Yes, this set is a well-regarded educational collection often published by specialized houses like Sweet Cherry Publishing or Macaw Books.