Twelfth Night

A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare's Globe for very young readers.

William Shakespeare's comedy about mistaken identities and unrequited love in the far-off kingdom of Illyria is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare's Globe as a picture book for very young readers. The story is told from the perspective of Feste the Fool, in language that is true to the original play but accessible to all. With exquisite and detailed illustrations from the acclaimed artist Jane Ray, who has previously been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, this captivating retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world's greatest playwright.

About the author

Georghia Ellinas, a former English teacher, has focused on working with teachers across the UK and the world for the last thirty years. She has written several books about teaching Shakespeare, and in her role as Head of Learning at Shakespeare's Globe was responsible for creating programmes to make Shakespeare accessible and relevant to children of all ages. She lives in the south of England.An acclaimed and award-winning artist whose distinctive artwork for children’s books is recognized around the world.

Product details

• Authors: Georghia Ellinas, Ellinas Georghia
• Assisted by: Jane Ray (Illustration), Ray Jane (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 06.11.2025
• EAN: 9781529523645
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-2364-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Classic Fiction (Children's/Ya), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Theater & Musicals, Classic and pre-20th century plays, Shakespeare Plays, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean