"all the world's a stage" (William Shakespeare)

An interesting fact for you: there are currently around 540,000 words in the English language. That's about 5 times as many as during Shakespeare's time. I wonder what writings he would come up with today?

Well Summer is finally here and it's time to lie around on picnic blankets listening to birdsong and reading to friends and loved ones from glorious books, and what better books to read that Shakespeare?

Today I am introducing you to my JUNE BOOK OF THE MONTH:

Shakespeare's Story Book (paperback and story CD)

You'll find no dumbing down of the Bard's materpieces here. This book very cleverly introduces readers to the stories that are at the heart of his writings. Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan brings us action-packed adventures that are lively as well as informative giving insights to local traditions and politics that influenced Shakespeare. As always in a Barefoot Book the art is beautifully considered and here James Mayhew's illustrations add to the depth and warmth of the tales.

Their love grew. But they dared not tell anyone about it, even family or friends.— The Hill of Roses

A brilliant read for ages 6-10 (read together) and 8-10 (read alone) and I know many families who have this in their book collections. The added bonus is the story CD's which are great for quite moments, bedtime or for in the car.

Usually £9.99, this title is currently in the Barefoot Books Summer Sale for only £6.69. You can purchase it here.

Enjoy!

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more"