The Tempest for Kids

Lois Burdett is in great demand throughout North America and Europe for her workshops where she instructs educators how to familiarize young children with Shakespeare. Among other commendations, Lois Burdett has received Encyclopedia Britannica's National Award for Early Childhood Education, Canada's Meritorious Service Medal, the Canadian Teachers' Federation's Hilroy Fellowship, and two writers' awards. Burdett's many speaking engagements have included the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Her books, magazine articles, presentations and media interviews are testimony to her strong influence in the education community, where she has also been instrumental in helping teachers to incorporate Shakespeare into early grade curricula.

"Admired Miranda! You are different from the rest.
So perfect and so peerless. Of all women, you're the best.
The instant I saw you, it was like a tidal wave,
My heart flew to your service, and I became your slave."
"I am your wife," she promised, "if you will marry me."
Ferdinand fell upon his knees, "And I thus humble be."
Now all this while the lovers thought they were alone,
Little did they know they had a chaperon.
Prospero stood watching this tender scene unfold.
To him their love was precious as the finest, rarest gold.
"It is a joyous day! This union must be blessed."
His heart was satisfied, for they both had passed the test.