William Shakespeare & the Globe (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

Loved this book! I stumbled across it in the "Also Boughts" for Mike Venezia's series and thought...why not take a chance? We got the book yesterday, and it blew my expectations out of the water. It has gorgeous illustrations, and kept both me and my children interested. I actually took the book back to my bedroom and read it again before I fell asleep. I majored in Comparative Literature in college - and yet, there were so many things I didn't even know, and told in such an entertaining way. I told my husband: If only college had been this fun! Haha. For the price, this is a no-brainer to buy. I would have paid three times the price - it was so very good, and it's a favorite in our house now.

This book gives a short and succinct background into the life and times of William Shakespeare. It is a great Introduction for all ages K-Adult. The illustrations will appeal to the younger crowd. The short text will keep their attention and hits most of the high points that are learned in a typical High School literature class. It would be a great book to be used in a home school setting teaching multiple ages together or alone. I used this along with Graphic Shakespeare, Spark notes, as well as attending a couple of plays, to round out a quick and dirty high school program. My First grader loved the book as well!

Aliki does a masterful job showing and telling Elizabethan England. This book specifically emphasizes the Globe Theater. Lots of funny details - this book is a joy to read and learn from.For more resources in the Globe, try:The Globe Theater by Don Nardo  The Globe Theater (Building World Landmarks) Shakespeare's Globe by Toby Forward  Shakespeare's Globe: An Interactive Pop-up Theatre Shakespeare's Globe Theater Model Kit by Roger Pattenden

This is a great resource for teaching Shakespeare to Junior High and even Elementary kids...but since I teach High School, most of it is a little too simplistic. Nice artwork and easily readable for the Junior High student. Arrived on time and in excellent condition.

As other reviewers have noted, would have liked it more if it had focused solely on Will and not the modern-day Globe. The kids did not find that part interesting at all. They want Will, Will, Will. Of course, by Aliki, so the illustrations are fabulous.

This is a wonderfully drawn and written book that covers Shakespeare's life and his involvement with the Globe theatre. The entire last chapter, however, is dedicated to the 20th century rebuilding of the Globe, which did not directly involve Shakespeare. I would have preferred a little more in-depth study on Shakespeare and a little less of Sam Wanemaker.

This is a book that is appropriate for all ages, for anyone looking for (or teaching) an intro to Shakespeare and his theatre. It's also a nice tribute to Sam Wanamaker, who was determined to re-create the magic of the Globe. The book is beautifully illustrated and a great bargain!

This book started falling apart very quickly. The pages are not staying in the seam