Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare's plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo's warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare - the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children. Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from ten different artists, each with a special connection to the author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift. A contemporary Lamb's Tales for a new generation. Featuring: Macbeth, illustrated by Dapo Adeola The Taming of the Shrew, illustrated by Joelle Avelino Romeo and Juliet, illustrated by Peter Bailey The Tempest, illustrated by Barroux Twelfth Night, illustrated by Ian Beck Henry V, illustrated by Christian Birmingham A Midsummer Night's Dream, illustrated by Alona Millgram Hamlet, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole King Lear, illustrated by Michael Foreman The Winter's Tale, illustrated by Sam Usher * 2023 is Michael Morpurgo's 80th Birthday year and we have a huge campaign spanning the year, culminating in the publication of Tales from Shakespeare * Michael is beloved by readers across the generations and we will be celebrating his legacy throughout the campaign * Michael is appearing at a series of events and festivals across the year with the Autumn focus around Tales from Shakespeare * We will be working with the amazing illustrators featured in the collection, reaching their audiences and collaborating on content Competition: poems;to;live;your;life;by;a;stage;full;of;shakespeare;stories;the;fox;boy;mole;horse;stardust;. chris;riddell;angela;mcallister;charlie;mackesy;neil;gaiman;cressida;cowell;.