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Children's Nonfiction Drama

Romeo and Juliet for Kids

by (author) Lois Burdett

Publisher
Firefly Books
Initial publish date
Sep 1998
Category
Drama, Shakespeare
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781552092446
    Publish Date
    Sep 1998
    List Price
    $19.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552092293
    Publish Date
    Sep 1998
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

"Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and up.

Romeo and Juliet for Kids, written in rhyming couplets is suitable for staging as class plays as well as reading aloud.

 

About the author

Lois Burdett's success in introducing Shakespeare to children is reflected in her growing international reputation. Her books and workshops for teachers have captured the attention and imagination of parents, educators, and lovers of Shakespeare around the world, including the American National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association. Among other commendations, Lois Burdett has received Encyclopedia Britannica's National Award for Early Childhood Education, Canada's Meritorious Service Medal, the Canadian Teachers' Federation's Hilroy Fellowship, and two writers' awards. Burdett's many speaking engagements have included the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Her books, magazine articles, presentations and media interviews are testimony to her strong influence in the education community, where she has also been instrumental in helping teachers to incorporate Shakespeare into early grade curricula.

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Excerpt: Romeo and Juliet for Kids (by (author) Lois Burdett)

Old Capulet greeted them in the great hall,
"Welcome, my friends, one and all!
Join the party!" he said with a grin,
"Come musicians, let the mirth begin."
In a matter of moments the room was aglow,
The ladies and gentlemen danced to and fro.
But Romeo stood by himself at the side
Until, in an instant, his eyes opened wide.
He gazed on a vision he'd never forget.
Across the room was the fair Juliet.
Now Rosaline's beauty lost its glow,
"What lady's that?" asked Romeo.
"Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright,
For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night!"

 

Editorial Reviews

Keep[s] intact the essence of Shakespeare while telling an exciting story that will keep kids' attention.... Highly recommended.

Library Talk

Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.

Library Media Connection

Gets inside the nature and motivations of these adult play characters some might think too remote from children's lives.

American Alliance for Theatre and Education

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