A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated): The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance...

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Laura Lee Meredith Hamilton

A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated)

The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance

Laura Lee, Meredith Hamilton

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Running Press Adult
12 May 2020

Children's & Educational; Dance, ballet (Children's&YA)

Young dancers have fallen in love with this charming, illustrated exploration of the world's great ballets.

Featuring twenty-five famous and beloved pieces such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free, these stories bring iconic performances to life and inspire readers to listen and dance along to the music that has made them enduring classics.

Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.

By: Laura Lee
Illustrated by: Meredith Hamilton
Imprint: Running Press Adult
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 260mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9780762469079
ISBN 10: 0762469072
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 12 May 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Laura Lee is the author of several books, which include Blame It on the Rain: How Weather Has Changed History. Laura lives in Michigan where she divides her time between writing and producing ballet educational tours with Russian ballet star Valery Lantratov. Meredith Hamilton has illustrated nine books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.