Shakespeare for Children [Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Jim Weiss (Author)

Book Description

The glorious richness of two of Shakespeare's best loved plays on a level that children can really grasp.

"Preserves the rich flavor of the original while making the plot understandable and thoroughly enjoyable for kids". -- Home Education Magazine

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Jim Weiss uses his distinctive story-telling style on two of Shakespeare's plays, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. He presents the story of each, using the approach that has gained him acclaim for his GREEK MYTHS, KING ARTHUR, THE JUNGLE BOOK and numerous others. Weiss tells each story in a way that simplifies but doesn't dumb-down the literary quality. He uses phrases and descriptions from the text, but embellishes the characters with voices and emphasis. The cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM offers lots of opportunity for character voices, and the playfulness is most appealing for children. In THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, casting Kate like a tempestuous sister will resonate with siblings. Weiss is particularly good at holding the attention of listeners of all ages. He gives us a family event--making the stories fun and accessible. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Greathall Productions (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882513150
• ISBN-13: 978-1882513154
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,842,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Educational
  • #92 in Books > Books on Cassette > Reference > General

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for me and the kids, November 4, 2004

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mom of two (Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shakespeare for Children (Audio Cassette)

I never read Shakespeare, but wanted my children to experience him. I bought this tape thinking I would listen to it, and maybe my young kids (5 & 3) would like it in a few years. They LOVE it now. They actually ask for it over the Arthur and Disney tapes. How great is that!
Now I am buying one for my daughter's 1st grade teacher.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This tape made me love Shakespeare!!!, May 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Shakespeare for Children (Audio Cassette)

I could never comprehend Shakespeare in highschool. As a homeschooler now of 4 children, I wanted to "enrich" my children's literary repertiore so I bought this tape for them. Well, I can't tell who likes it more the kids or myself. Jim Weiss is EXCELLENT in depicting the character voices and the dramatic nuances are an absolute riot. If the rating system allowed, I would have given it 10 stars!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some kids like intricate stories without being pushed at all, November 4, 2006

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D. Mancino "D. Mancino" (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shakespeare for Children (Audio Cassette)

*sigh* The assumptions others have drawn at the thought of a younger child who enjoys Shakespeare or other classics! My 5.5 year-old liked the sound of a BBC radio version of The Tempest that I was listening to and wanted more stories like it so I ordered this. She totally enjoyed this. I would like to assure our friends over the pond that she is otherwise perfectly normal and enjoys Spongebob just as much.