This superb paperback series makes an excellent introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross' engaging black and white illustrations each of the eight plays is vividly brought to life for a whole new audience. These culturally enriching stories deserve to eb shared with as wide an audience as possible. Introduce your children to Shakespeare's characters at a young age, and when they grow up and meet the full text for the first time, they will feel like they are greeting old friends! TITLES IN THIS SET: Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, Richard III, OIthello, Antony and Cleopatra, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth & The Tempest.