The Orchard Book of Classic Shakespeare Verse

An ideal introduction to William Shakespeare's finest verse—perfect for celebrating 450 years of the Bard

This selection of verse and poetry from William Shakespeare, the greatest playwright the world has ever known, is filled with wit and wisdom, tenderness and magic, mischief and merriment. An exquisite collection of Shakespeare's writing featuring favorite passages of verse, familiar to many, along with lesser-known pieces, all of which sparkle in the mind and fire the imagination. The poems and verses have been carefully selected to ensure that even younger readers develop a lifelong love of the Bard and his timeless legacy. Included is a foreword inviting readers to immerse themselves in the delight of Shakespeare's writing. The richness of the words are matched by gem-like illustrations, capturing all the life of these enduring poems.

Gina Pollinger is a literary agent whose clients include Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo, and Roald Dahl.Emma Chichester Clark was awarded the Mother Goose Award in 1988 as the most promising newcomer to children's book illustration. Her works includeThe Orchard Book of Greek Gods and Goddesses and The Orchard Book of Greek Myths. She has also written and illustrated a number of her own books, includingTea with Aunt Augusta, Miss Bilberry's New House, and Little Miss Muppet Counts to Ten.