Classic Fiction For Kids

This collection combines the Shakespeare classics of As You Like It, Shakespeare's classic pastoral comedy with hidden identities and, Hamlet, the epic Shakespearean tragedy of palace intrigue. Both are told in an age-appropriate manner that preserves the story, but makes it accessible and free from adult themes.

In this classic Shakespeare tale as adapted for a younger audience by Elaina Garcia, Coriolanus makes his name as a general defending Rome. However, he does not win support of the people as a Roman consul, so he must make other plans. This version is adapted for a younger audience, told in plain English and downplaying some of the more adult themes of the play while remaining true to Shakespeare's plot and intent.

"Sumsemann hieß der dicke Maikäfer, der im Frühling auf einer Kastanie im Garten von Peterchens und Annelieses Eltern hauste, nicht weit von der großen Wiese mit den vielen Sternblumen ..." – So beginnt die phantastische Geschichte des berühmten kleinen Maikäfers, der sich mit Hilfe zweier Kinder auf eine abenteuerliche Reise begibt, um sein verlorenes sechstes Beinchen wiederzuholen.

In a world too often dominated by consumerism and social media, this book of stories collected by a father and grandfather team invites adults and children to listen to them together. Featuring the six virtues of justice, humility, courage, compassion, freedom, and respect, these entertaining and easily understood stories from all over the world focus on what makes us truly human.