Illustrated Ballet Stories

Name: Illustrated Ballet Stories
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781474922050
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Usborne

Series: Illustrated Story Collections

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Summary

Illustrated Ballet Stories by Usborne presents a captivating collection of classic ballet tales carefully adapted for young readers. Featuring enchanting stories like "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker," it combines engaging narratives with beautiful illustrations to introduce children to the magical world of ballet. Perfect for inspiring young dancers and readers alike, this book offers a delightful glimpse into the artistry and drama of timeless ballet performances.
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Format: Hardback

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Description

Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially retold for readers today.

Illustrated Ballet Stories includes links to websites with video clips and more about the ballets.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474922050

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Illustrated Story Collections Usborne

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