Grand Jeté and Me

A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

Allegra Kent, Robin Preiss Glasser

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HarperCollins
07 February 2023

Picture books; Drama & performing (Children's&YA)

"This Christmas, join a young girl and her grandmother as they embark on a holiday adventure to see The Nutcracker together! Her grandmother, known as Grand Jeté, was once a prima ballerina and danced in The Nutcracker herself, and now she’s sharing the magic of this special ballet. Former prima ballerina Allegra Kent and bestselling Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser collaborate to create an inspiring and festive tale for the littlest dancers and Nutcracker fans everywhere.

Grand Jeté is an expert on everything elegant and makes sure to always model the proper etiquette of a poised ballerina. Her granddaughter wants to be just like her one day.

Take a bow!

Straight spine.

Look your best.

And always carry flowers!

Follow the pair as they embark on an unforgettable trip to their favorite theater to see The Nutcracker—sharing the spirit of ballet wherever they go.

""The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly."" — Kirkus Reviews

“An easy addition to holiday collections, certain to appeal to Nutcracker fans and balletomanes.” –School Library Journal

“Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to pour over...this charming story.” –Booklist

“Glasser’s kinetic, wispy artwork...warmly pays homage to ballet form onstage and off, capturing the text’s free-spirited, memory-centered vibe.” –Publishers Weekly

“When the little girl visits her grandmother...dance infuses their ordinary moments.” –Horn Book Magazine"

By: Allegra Kent
Illustrated by: Robin Preiss Glasser
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 229mm,
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9780062392022
ISBN 10: 0062392026
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 07 February 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Allegra Kent, legendary ballerina and muse of George Balanchine and Joseph Cornell, was a dancer at the New York City Ballet for over thirty years. There, she created and danced in nearly all principal roles in George Balanchine's celebrated oeuvre. Currently a teacher at Barnard College, Allegra is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including her autobiography, Once a Dancer. . .and her first book for children, Ballerina Swan. She lives in New York City. Robin Preiss Glasser is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including the Fancy Nancy series, written by Jane O'Connor, You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum, written by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, You Made Me a Mother, written by Laurenne Sala, and Escape Goat and Lambslide, written by Ann Patchett. She lives in California with her husband, Bob. https://robinpreissglasser.com/

Reviews for Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

A little girl's visit with her grandmother is filled with dancing from the moment the door opens at her New York City apartment...The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly. -- <em>Kirkus Reviews</em> An easy addition to holiday collections, certain to appeal to Nutcracker fans and balletomanes. -- School Library Journal Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to pour over...this charming story. -- Booklist Online Glasser's kinetic, wispy artwork...warmly pays homage to ballet form onstage and off, capturing the text's free-spirited, memory-centered vibe. -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em> When the little girl visits her grandmother...dance infuses their ordinary moments. -- Horn Book Magazine