World of Dance

A Barefoot Collection

Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Helen Cann, Juliet Steveson

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Barefoot Books
01 November 2019

Children's & Educational; Traditional stories (Children's&YA)

This gorgeous, global collection of 8 tales will enchant young dancers, introducing them to waltz, Noh dancing, limbo, flamenco, polka, belly dancing, Scottish reels and Malian dance through the stories. Eight pages of illustrated endnotes explain the steps for each of the dances. Stunningly narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

AGES: 8 to 10

AUTHOR: Jane Yolen attended Smith College and received her master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She has written more than 200 books. Heidi Stemple, Jane's daughter, is the co-author of this book and also The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories. Jane and Heidi live in Massachusetts.

Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration at the University of Wales, graduating in 1992. Since then, she has exhibited in both England and throughout Europe. Helen lives in Sussex, England.

Juliet Stevenson is a stage and screen actress with many credits to her name, including Truly, Madly, Deeply; Emma; and Mona Lisa Smile. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in Death and the Maiden. Juliet has narrated other stories for Barefoot Books, including The Real Princess and The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories.

SELLING POINTS: .

Each story and its featured dance is from a different culture. Readers will travel the world through dance! .

These enchanting stories will help instill an interest in and love for forms of ballroom and performance dance that are slowly disappearing. .

Endnotes explain the steps for each of the dances.

By: Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Illustrated by: Helen Cann
Read by: Juliet Steveson
Imprint: Barefoot Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 230mm, Spine: 230mm
Weight: 475g
ISBN: 9781782858621
ISBN 10: 1782858628
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 November 2019
Recommended Age: From 6 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Jane Yolen attended Smith College and received her master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She has written more than 200 books. Heidi Stemple, Jane's daughter, is the co-author of this book and also The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories. Jane and Heidi live in Massachusetts. Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration at the University of Wales, graduating in 1992. Since then, she has exhibited in both England and throughout Europe. Helen lives in Sussex, England. Juliet Stevenson is a stage and screen actress with many credits to her name, including Truly, Madly, Deeply; Emma; and Mona Lisa Smile. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in Death and the Maiden. Juliet has narrated other stories for Barefoot Books, including The Real Princess and The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories.