A Midsummer Night's Dream; retold by Georghia Ellinas
(Illustrations: Jane Ray)
Candlewick Press - 2021
(Ages 4-8)
Oh my goodness, I fell in love with this magical, charming story that takes a comical look at love gone wrong in the fairy tale kingdom. Told from the POV of Robin Goodfellow, the one everyone calls Puck, the one who has the ability to make himself invisible and play tricks on both fairies and mortals.
Even though the story is abbreviated and retold for kids, there are original quotes peppered throughout and the gorgeous illustrations on oversized quality pages that really seemed to make this story come alive and jump off the pages. Personally, I think the older children (ages 6-8) in the targeted range would be more enthralled by this one.
This is the second book in the retelling series. I missed The Tempest (2020) but, now have a need to check that one out as well. A lovely book, be sure to check it out.
Thanks go to Candlewick Press for sending this gem my way in exchange for my unbiased review.
I love the idea of Shakespeare made accessible for young children. And look at those illustrations! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis one is just a beauty. I love introducing kids to plays etc at an early age.
DeleteThe illustrations look perfect - Candlewick seems the go-to for awesome children's books.
ReplyDeleteI love Candlewick and the diversity available for children.
DeleteHow cool and such a wonderful idea for the young ones!
ReplyDeleteI know, I love how books like these are available these days.
DeleteOhhh what a a great way to introduce our kidlets to Shakespeare! I wish this was around when I was a wee one!
ReplyDeleteI know, Shakespeare, at least some of it, wasn't my thing in school.
DeleteShakespeare for children - what a wonderful concept!
ReplyDeleteI love that we have poetry, plays, NF and just so much variety for kids these days.
DeleteThe illustrations in this do look amazing. This was the first Shakespeare play I ever saw on stage, and I saw it as a kid. So I have fond memories of this one. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's really a beautiful thing the way children's books have come such a long way in so many different areas.
DeleteThis sounds like a lovely book and one I would enjoy, even though it's geared toward young readers. I love that you are sharing picture books with us, Diane. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love keeping up with new children's books, especially those appropriate for my granddaughter's ages. This one was a beauty.
DeleteA great book to inspire young readers to enjoy Shakespeare!
ReplyDeleteThis one was a delight!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous children's book...love the idea of introducing Shakespeare to children as soon as possible. Sometimes I think this is still pretty close to the level at which I understand Shakespeare's plays
ReplyDeleteI like learning unfamiliar stories, plays, bios at a children's level LOL
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