The First Works of Shakespeare

A very first introduction to the great works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest storytellers of all time.

The First Works of Shakespeare is the first in the charming Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a playful introduction to the timeless stories of William Shakespeare.

Meet the Bard at work and discover six of his most famous plays, from Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brought to life in their simplest form with short, child-friendly story descriptions. Accompanied by fun, eye-catching illustrations of scenes and props, and first words from the exciting world of Shakespeare, that will inspire and entertain young wordsmiths and little storytellers.

About the Author

Adam Thompson is an award-winning creative director and writer from London. After studying archaeology, he worked in advertising agencies and for the BBC. Adam now lives and writes in Auckland.

Erica Harrison is a British illustrator and co-creator of the award-winning Detective Stanley series (Flying Eye Books). She’s designed and illustrated best-selling children’s books, graphic novels and activity books, and lives in New Zealand.