Winter Song: A Poem by William Shakespeare - Tapa dura

""Hall's images, evocative of the Elizabethan era, add charm and detail to Shakespeare's playful poem.""--New York Times Book Review "Alice Provensen's brief introduction helps relate Shakespeare's words to today's young readers. Larger collections will want to consider this book for its notable artwork and general introduction to the Bard." --"School Library Journal" "Colorful mixed-media illustrations bring to life this brief comic song, which Shakespeare composed for the conclusion of 'Love's Labour's Lost.' . . . Hall's images, evocative of the Elizabethan era, add charm and detail to Shakespeare's playful poem." - "A fine winter read-aloud and an appropriate introduction to the Bard for this age group." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Hall's images, evocative of the Elizabethan era, add charm and detail to Shakespeare's playful poem." --"New York Times Book Review"

Charming illustrations open the door to the world of William Shakespeare. Icicles hang by the wall, children's noses are red and raw, and Joan is busy in the kitchen stirring the pot. It is winter in Shakespeare's England. Shakespeare wrote a number of songs for his own productions. Among the most charming is "Winter Song," performed at the end of his romantic comedy Lover's Labor's Lost. Melanie Hall's illustrated version of the poem is filled with bold and beautiful images that bring to life the wintry world of Elizabethan England.