12 of the Bard's most famous plays, delightfully adapted for young readers, are filled with stories about kings, queens, ghosts, and witches. Brimming with tragedy, humor, and moral lessons, and told with wit and grace, the tales include Romeo and Juliet,Hamlet,The Merchant of Venice,King Lear,As You Like It, and 7 others. Republication of The Children's Shakespeare, published by Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, 1900.
Five Children and It by E. Nesbit Five youngsters discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. Unfortunately, these wishes come undone at sunset, leaving the children to face the unpleasant consequences.
Ten Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb Prose retellings of The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, and Othello.
The Fables of Aesop by Joseph Jacobs Valuable lessons in life for youngsters in tales that include "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and dozens more. 170 illustrations.
