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Ballet Stories for Little Children

By Rosie Dickins
Series: Story Collections for Little Children
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Ballet Stories for Little Children by Rosie Dickins is a delightful collection of tales that introduce young readers to the enchanting world of ballet. Through charming narratives, children discover classic ballet stories brought to life with vivid illustrations, fostering both imagination and a love for dance in young minds.
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This delightful collection is perfect for young readers who love enchanting tales of grace and elegance. It may captivate children fascinated by the beauty of ballet, as it introduces them to classic stories through charming and accessible narratives. Parents and those who cherish artistic storytelling will find this book to be a magical addition to any child's library.

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A gorgeously illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud



This charming collection of ballet stories has been specially selected and retold for younger children. A delightful way to discover five classic ballets: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker.

A gorgeously illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud

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Ballet Stories for Little Children by Rosie Dickins is a gorgeously illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud.

This charming collection of ballet stories has been specially selected and retold for younger children. It offers a delightful way to discover five classic ballets: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474969673

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Heloise Mab

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rosie Dickins Series: Story Collections for Little Children

About the Author

Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.

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