Shakespeare Can be Fun series

Hi!  We’ve been looking to add some low key Shakespeare into our studies (DS 7.5 and DD 4) as we just wrapped up the Middle Ages and Rennaissance.  Last night, we came across a Shakespeare in the Park performance at our local park and decided to stop and watch.  The kids enjoyed it and protested leaving until the end.  This has sparked some interest in Shakespeare’s works and plays, but I’m trying to find a good starting point.  I’ve looked at the Nesbit and Lamb books before, but they seem to loose some of the poet language.  They’d be a good starting point for the background, but I thought my two might enjoy something we could add to our weekly Poetry Parties as well.  I came across the series “Shakespeare Can be Fun” by Lois Burdett .  It’s designed by a 2nd/3rd grade elementary teacher who wanted the stories and language accessible for her students to perform.  She rewrote the original dialouge in couplet poetry and managed to retain some of the original language without losing the listener.  She also added color illustrations her students did. Has anyone heard of or used this series? I figured this was a great place to ask more about it as well as post in case anyone was looking for a resource like this.  Thanks!