Will's Words

5e, by Jane Sutcliffe, illustrated by John Shelley 

Description

Will’s Words: How William Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk by Jane Sutcliffe is a lively and educational picture book that explores the enormous influence of Shakespeare’s language on everyday English. Through engaging storytelling and witty illustrations by John Shelley, the book transports readers to Elizabethan London, showing how Shakespeare’s plays filled the Globe Theatre and transformed the way people spoke. Each page highlights familiar phrases and expressions that originated with Shakespeare, making it both a history lesson and a celebration of his creativity. It’s an accessible and entertaining introduction to the Bard for readers of all ages.

Notes

NEW, hardback adapted for young readers.