About the Author

Lois Burdett is in great demand throughout North America and Europe for her workshops where she instructs educators how to familiarize young children with Shakespeare. 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.

Reviews

Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.--Cathlyn Thomas "Library Media Connection" (5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM)

Many original phrases joyfully intact, in rhyming couplets that retain the exuberant language play of the original.-- "Vancouver Sun" (3/4/2000 12:00:00 AM)

The couplets present Shakespeare in shortened form ... in a highly accessible way.--Susan Perren "Globe and Mail" (6/12/1999 12:00:00 AM)

Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.--Cathlyn Thomas "Library Media Connection" (5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM)
Many original phrases joyfully intact, in rhyming couplets that retain the exuberant language play of the original.-- "Vancouver Sun" (3/4/2000 12:00:00 AM)
The couplets present Shakespeare in shortened form ... in a highly accessible way.--Susan Perren "Globe and Mail" (6/12/1999 12:00:00 AM)