The First Works of Shakespeare

Name: The First Works of Shakespeare
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781067098506
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Adam Thompson

Series: The First Works

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The First Works of Shakespeare

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Description

This stylish board book provides a very first introduction to the exciting stories of William Shakespeare. Six famous plays are simply retold, with playful illustrations and fun first words to inspire little storytellers.

The First Works of Shakespeare is the first in the charming Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a very first introduction to the great works of William Shakespeare. Meet the Bard at work and discover six of his most famous plays, from Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brought to life in their simplest form with short, child-friendly story descriptions. Accompanied by fun, eye-catching illustrations of scenes and props, and first words from the exciting world of Shakespeare, that will inspire young wordsmiths and little storytellers.

Series: The First Works

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The First Works of Shakespeare

This stylish board book provides a very first introduction to the exciting stories of William Shakespeare. Six famous plays are simply retold, with playful illustrations and fun first words to inspire little storytellers.The First Works of Shakespeare is the first in the charming Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a...

By Adam Thompson

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~~$22⁹⁹~~

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A very first introduction to the captivating stories of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The First Works of Dickens is part of the playful Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a very first introduction to the classic stories of Charles Dickens. Meet the novelist at...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781067098506

Publisher: Messy Press

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 July 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Messy Press

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Erica Harrison

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 18

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About the Author

Adam Thompson is an award-winning creative director and writer from London. He studied archaeology, then worked in advertising and for the BBC. Adam now lives and writes in New Zealand.

Erica Harrison is an illustrator, book designer, and co-creator of the award-winning Detective Stanley young graphic novel series (Flying Eye Books). Her playful illustrations appear in many best-selling children’s books.

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