These beautifully told tales provide a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb's labour of love vividly brings alive the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and The Taming of the Shrew, the magic of The Tempest and the drama of Pericles. Conveying all Shakespeare's wit, wisdom and humanity, and never losing the feel of his beautiful language, these tales are classic literature in their own right. Includes 20 of Shakespeare's best-loved plays. Suitable to read aloud to ages 7+.

Perfect for introducing children to legendary historical figures and tales. James Baldwin retold these tales at the beginning of the last century and this book has been popular ever since.

Stories of heroes from British history, include King Alfred and the Cakes, King Canute on the Seashore, and Bruce and the Spider. Baldwin then moves on to Greece and further afield. From Ancient Greece come stories of The Brave Three Hundred, Alexander and Bucephalus, and Diogenes the Wise Man. Then from Rome we find The Story of Cincinnatus, Horatius at the Bridge and Julius Caesar. The medieval stories of William Tell, Arnold Winkelried and Robin Hood explore another age. Some more heroic tales include: Damon and Pythias, The Sword of Damocles, Picciola and The King and His Hawk.

Although these are action-filled tales to keep young adventurers spellbound, they also lay the foundation and provide a frame of reference for later studies in poetry and prose.

The stories are just right for reading aloud, but also provide a riveting read for those new to independent reading. Read aloud from age 4 or read alone from age 7+