My First Ballet Book

Name: My First Ballet Book
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781423653578
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By Jennifer Adams and Corey Egbert

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My First Ballet Book introduces young children to the enchanting world of ballet through a simplified retelling of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Readers meet the gallant prince, the evil sorcerer, and the beautiful girls cursed by a terrible spell, experiencing the magic and fantasy of this classic story.
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My First Ballet Book

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Share in the magic and fantasy of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Swan Lake: meet the gallant prince, evil sorcerer, and beautiful girls under a terrible spell. My First Ballet Books encourage babies to Be Creative, Be Active, and Be Brilliant through the classic art of ballet.

Introduce little ones to the beautiful art of ballet with this classic story.

Description

Introduce little ones to the beautiful art of ballet with this classic story.

Share in the magic and fantasy of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Swan Lake: meet the gallant prince, evil sorcerer, and beautiful girls under a terrible spell. My First Ballet Book encourages babies to Be Creative, Be Active, and Be Brilliant through the classic art of ballet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781423653578

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 10 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Illustration: full-colour illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 175.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 22

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Corey Egbert Jennifer Adams

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Jennifer Adams is the author of thirty books in the bestselling BabyLit® collection, as well as the picture books I am a Warrior Goddess and How Do I Love Thee. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Corey Egbert is a freelance illustrator and the author of If Dinosaurs Could Talk for Me. He grew up in California and Utah, received his BA from Southern Virginia University, and is currently pursuing an MFA in illustration from Syracuse University in New York. He lives with his wife, son, and two cats.

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