The Random House Book of Stories from the Ballet
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Description
"In this attractive book, ten of the world's best-known ballets, including
"The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, " and
"Cinderella, " are introduced to young readers. The essence of a ballet
production is successfully captured by the full-color illustrations, which
exuberantly portray each story's setting, and the writing style, which
maintains the original flavor of both the tales and ballets. Children who love
to attend ballets, take ballet lessons, or like to read fairy tales will
delight in this treasury."-- "Booklist" There is no more elegant or
comprehensive introduction to the ballet than this enchanting book.
"The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, " and
"Cinderella, " are introduced to young readers. The essence of a ballet
production is successfully captured by the full-color illustrations, which
exuberantly portray each story's setting, and the writing style, which
maintains the original flavor of both the tales and ballets. Children who love
to attend ballets, take ballet lessons, or like to read fairy tales will
delight in this treasury."-- "Booklist" There is no more elegant or
comprehensive introduction to the ballet than this enchanting book.
ISBN: 9780679871255
ISBN13: 9780679871255
Publisher: Random House
Language: en
Publish Date: 1995
Book Edition: First Edition
Pages: 112
Dimensions: Length: 8.49 inches, Width: 0.59 inches, Height: 10.74 inches, Weight: 1.5 pounds
Authors: Geraldine McCaughrean
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction,Performing Arts,Dance,Juvenile Fiction,Music,Genres & Styles,Ballet,Classical & Ballet
