The Magic of the Ballet: Seven Classic Stories
A beautifully illustrated treasury of ballet stories for young dance lovers aged 7/8/9 featuring Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty
Vivian French author Lauren O'Hara illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:6th Oct '22
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A beautifully illustrated book of lively retellings of classic ballet stories. The perfect gift for young dance lovers.
"Perfect for small ballet fans." Guardian
From Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppélia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O'Hara's characterful illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the ballet ... certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!
Perfect for small ballet fans […] told with assured, absorbing interest and illustrated with delicate porcelain charm. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Guardian *
The sinister undertones of Swan Lake, the weaving of the spell that binds Sleeping Beauty for 100 years, the love story at the heart of Giselle and the power of the Firebird will enchant all those who read or listen to these powerful stories. -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *
[…]delightful compendium that balances the traditional with some contemporary touches. Delicately illustrated. -- Sally Morris * Sally Morris' children's books of the year, Daily Mail *
A retelling of seven famous ballets, with sumptuous illustrations. A must for ballet fans. * Irish Independent *
good prep for a ballet and the illustrations by Lauren O’Hara are charming. -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *
- Long-listed for World Illustration Award 2023 (UK)
ISBN: 9781406398762
Dimensions: 262mm x 214mm x 20mm
Weight: 820g
152 pages