Budding young prima ballerinas will relish this spirited collection of thirteen classic and modern favorites, including "Bravo, Tanya" by Patricia Lee Gauch, "Out of Step" by Jean Richardson, and "The Hookywalker Dancers" by Margaret Mahy.
Young ballet fans should love these stories, whether they are already budding young prima ballerinas, or still dreaming of owning their first ballet shoes. The book includes approximately 15 stories and is illustrated in black and white.
This collection tells the stories of some of the most popular classical ballets. The tales are full of drama, excitement, and humour, from the fairytale splendour of The Song of the Nightingale and the classic romanticism of Swan Lake, to the rural comedy of The Girl who Needed Watching.
Any child dazzled by dance will love this lavishly illustrated collection of nine of the most popular ballet stories, including "Swan Lake, " "The Nutcracker" and "Giselle." Includes notes on the performances. Color illustrations throughout.
Ballet shoes, tutus and dreams... This sparkling collection explores the world of the ballet, from the excitement of learning the first steps to the chaos of rehearsal and the end-of-year show. The joy of dancing shines through the stories in this anthology. Featuring stories by great writers, including Margaret Mahy, Jean Richardson and Vivian French, this book contains some unforgettable characters. All young ballet fans will enjoy the stories in this collection, from those who are already keen dancers, to those that dream of putting on their own pair of ballet shoes one day.