My Cat Does Ballet

Name: My Cat Does Ballet
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781665917032
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By Robert Heidbreder

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Summary

In My Cat Does Ballet by Robert Heidbreder, a whimsical story unfolds as a young child discovers their cat's unexpected talent for ballet. This delightful tale captures their playful adventures as the cat gracefully pirouettes and leaps, bringing joy and laughter to their world. It's a charming exploration of the bond between a child and their extraordinary furry friend.
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My Cat Does Ballet

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You might enjoy this children’s book if you love heartwarming stories about cats with unique talents. It tells a charming tale of a feline who dazzles with unexpected ballet moves, making it perfect for young readers fascinated by dance and pets.

Cat lovers and ballet fans rejoice in this quirky picture book about a young boy's cat who dances pas de deux and grand jetés---unlike everyone else's ordinary cats

Description

A boy shares his love of ballet with his cat in this adorable picture book that leaps and glides through ballet terms, famous dancers, and the special bond between a young dancer and his pet.

Some cats pounce, snooze, or climb up the curtains. But one boy has a pet cat that does ballet, jumping after flies in perfect grands jetés and gliding across floors with smooth glissades. Perhaps they can teach you and your cat to do ballet too! This joyful and hilariously illustrated story is a charming pas de deux for felines and their friends.

My Cat Does Ballet by Robert Heidbreder invites readers to join in an enchanting dance of friendship and feline elegance. Explore the delightful and humorous world where the art of ballet is beautifully intertwined with the playful antics of a cat.

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My Cat Does Ballet by Robert Heidbreder is praised for blending a charming narrative with an educational element, weaving names of ballet moves seamlessly into the text. The illustrations, using a limited palette, effectively capture the playful and dramatic essence of the story, offering both whimsy and a touch of realism. This book is recommended for both ballet enthusiasts and cat lovers, providing an engaging introduction to dance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665917032

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c jacket (spfx: spot gloss uv), matte film finish; coated stock; digital

Contributors:

Illustrated by Matt Schu
Illustrated by Matt Schu

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Robert Heidbreder was born in Quincy, Illinois, and later moved to Vancouver, BC, where he became an award-winning primary school teacher. Living in Vancouver, he discovered his love of ballet. He attends as many performances as he and his wife can. Their two cats sadly have to stay at home. My Cat Does Ballet is his twenty-first picture book. Visit him at RobertHeidbreder.com.

Matt Schu is the illustrator of Cut!: How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation by C.E. Winters and My Cat Does Ballet by Robert Heidbreder. Due to growing up in the Pacific Northwest, he draws a lot of trees, houses, and cloudy skies. He lives with his cat in Portland, Oregon, and she can do an impressive tour en l’air. Visit him at Matt-Schu.com.

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