The Tempest

By: Georghia Ellinas, Jane Ray (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 3 October 2019

At a Glance

Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
4 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
1.1 x 26.7 x 30.8

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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 one of the best-loved works of the world’s greatest playwright.

Book Features:

Written in an engaging and age appropriate way by experts at Shakespeare’s Globe, who want to make his work accessible to all.
The first picture book retelling of a full Shakespeare play suitable for very young readers.
The first book in a branded series of Shakespeare picture book retellings from the Globe in partnership with Walker. The next title is A Midsummer Night’s Dream for autumn 2020, also illustrated by Jane Ray.

About the Illustrator

Jane Ray has illustrated over 60 children's books, working with bestselling authors such as Michael Rosen, Carol Ann Duffy and Kevin Crossley-Holland. Jane was the IBBY UK Illustrator nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards in 2018, and has been shortlisted six times for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has also produced work for the Royal Opera House, Liberty Art Fabrics, Amnesty International and Polka Children's Theatres. Jane lives in London, N10.

Industry Reviews

"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 *

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