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The Winter's Tale

A story retold from William Shakespeare, by E. Nesbit (1907)

William Shakespeare wrote The Winter's Tale around 1611. It is a play about jealousy, loss, and forgiveness. E. Nesbit retold the story in 1907 to help children meet Shakespeare's great works. This reader reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale shows that even terrible mistakes can be forgiven when someone is truly sorry, and that love lost can sometimes be found again. It is worth reading because it teaches that jealousy is dangerous, and that patience and hope can heal what seems broken forever.

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Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 567 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare

First published

1907

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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