To Sleep Perchance To Dream: A Child's Book Of Rhymes

by William Shakespeare

Other authorsJames Mayhew (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2001

Call number

J 821 SHA

Publication

Chicken House (2001), 32 pages

Description

The poetic words of William Shakespeare are complimented by full-color illustrations by children's book illustrator James Mayhew for this picture book that lets young readers enjoy Shakespeare's most memorable verse.

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LibraryThing member jjohlend
Verses from Shakespeare combine with large, surreal paintings to guide a reader or listener through a magical day. James Mayhew's watercolor paintings are breathtaking. Very soft tones mix the actions of the children, wonderfully green and blue settings, and small hints of the fantastical to
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wonderful effect. These paintings are created from literal interpretations of bits of Shakespeare verse, which often heighten the mood. However, it is here that the problem arises: Shakespeare is not easy to read. Some of these verses contain words adults won't know, and young children will have a very difficult time comprehending much of the meaning. Still, this book makes an excellent read aloud to a small child, who can enjoy the landscapes and antics while a voice provides a melody whose words don't need to be understood.
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LibraryThing member ghimbert
While this book is on a reading level much higher than it is illustrated for, if it is read to children it would be very enjoyable. Between the illustrations and the melody of the poetry I think any child could enjoy this book as long as it is read in a sing-song way.

ISBN

0439296552 / 9780439296557
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