Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408328704
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerer's spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions and delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bella's world. James Mayhew has also included a page full of ballet facts to help even the keenest budding ballerina learn the story behind Swan Lake.

Ella Bella Ballerina and the Nutcracker

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764165818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Ella Bella's ballet teacher plans a party for her class, while dancing Ella Bella is transported to the world of the Nutcracker where she helps defeat the Mouse King and travels to the Nutcracker Prince's magical kingdom.

Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408342332
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure. Discover a world of fairytale toymakers and dancing dolls in in this beautiful introduction to classic ballet, La Boutique Fantastique. Look out for the other books in the series: Ella Bella and A Midsummer Night's Dream Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella Ella Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping Beauty Ella Bella Ballerina and The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Author: New York City Ballet
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481458299
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
"For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--

Swan Lake

Author: New York City Ballet
Publisher: Little Simon
ISBN: 1481458337
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
In this stunning follow-up to the bestselling The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, the New York City Ballet presents another timeless tale for a modern ballet lover with Swan Lake. This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the New York City Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. With beautiful art illustrated by Valeria Docampo, this magnificent retelling is a perfect gift for an aspiring ballerina or any family who wants to add this enchanting and classic tale to their library.

Music for Little Mozarts Little Mozarts Perform the Nutcracker

Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739048221
Category : Ballets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Designed for students in Levels 3 and 4, this delightful book includes eight arrangements of pieces from Tchaikovsky's celebrated Nutcracker Suite. An engaging storyline, full illustrations, and all the favorite characters from Music for Little Mozarts serve to bring the Nutcracker to life! Titles: Miniature Overture * March * Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy * Russian Dance (Trépak) * Arabian Dance * Chinese Dance * Dance of the Reed Flutes * Waltz of the Flowers.

Alicia Alonso Dances On

Author: Rose Viña
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 080751456X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
STARRED REVIEW! "The inspirational life of ballerina Alicia Alonso is shared with young readers in this lovingly illustrated beginning biography. The illustrations excellently depict Alicia's dedication as well as the difficulties with her eyesight and will inspire readers to chase their dreams amid challenges and struggles."—School Library Journal starred review Alicia Alonso wouldn't let her vision impairment keep her from dancing. As a young girl in Cuba, Alicia Alonso practiced ballet in tennis shoes. Within a few years, she was in New York City, with a promising ballet career. But her eyesight began to fail. When Alicia needed surgeries to save her vision, dancing was impossible, but she wouldn't give up her dream. She found the strength and determination to return to the stage and become a prima ballerina. This is the true story of a woman who overcame her challenges, mastered her art, and inspired others to dance and dream.

Ella Bella Ballerina and A Midsummer Night's Dream

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408343800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps out of fairytales and into the world of Shakespeare as she goes on a magical adventure in Fairyland, with Puck, King Oberon and Queen Titania. Who will the queen fall in love with when under the king's spell? And what will become of the hapless actor Bottom, transformed into a donkey? Beautifully illustrated and perfectly pitched for a young audience and all would-be prima ballerinas, and a wonderful very first introduction to the stories of the ballet and Shakespeare. From James Mayhew, the creator of the Katie series of books - featuring the hugely engaging Katie and making art an adventure for every child.

Bijou, Bonbon & Beau

Author: Joan Sweeney
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811834865
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Three little kittens create a sensation when they join dancers onstage of a Parisian theater known for its ballet and for the artist who paints there.

Rosie's Nutcracker Dreams

Author: Patricia Reilly Giff
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
ISBN: 9780670868650
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A clash with her rival may end Rosie's dream of playing the leading role in her ballet class's production of the Nutcracker.