{"product_id":"much-ado-about-nothing-for-kids-paperback","title":"Much Ado about Nothing for Kids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLois Burdett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDenzel Washington\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What, my dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living? These famous lines from Shakespeare's comedy \u003cb\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/b\u003e delightfully show the verbal sparring between the reluctant lovers, Beatrice and Benedick who are happily brought together at the end by the schemes of their friends. And, no story is complete without at least one evil character, Don John, who unsuccessfully tries to tear apart the wedding plans of Hero and Claudio, the other lovers in this sparkling tale. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written in rhyming couplets, \u003cb\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/b\u003e, the eighth book in this successful series, captures all the exciting elements of the original story, and is truly a delightful read for both adult and child. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lois Burdett has been a teacher at Hamlet Public School in Stratford, Ontario, for over twenty years and her expertise in bringing Shakespeare to life for children as young as seven is reflected in the children's clever insights and wonderful drawings which complement the play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Her success has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for workshops as far afield as Europe and Australia where she instructs educators on how they too can familiarize young children with Shakespeare. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the \u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eDenzel Washington\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e [Lois Burdett's] delightfully entertaining text is complemented by her students' thoughtful interpretations and charming artwork which make \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e come alive in a whole new way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eLois Burdett\u003c\/b\u003e has received many commendations for her work including 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. Her many speaking engagements have included the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Lois Burdett has given children a gift to last a lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 9.22 x 7.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 02, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Much ADO about Nothing for Kids\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771665219872,"sku":"9781552094136","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/280e656aeb43d0124a9a067b83bd3f88.webp?v=1780390620","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/much-ado-about-nothing-for-kids-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}