Chicken Socks Totally Tape
by Editors of Klutz
from Klutz
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We Love Ballet! (Pictureback(R))
by Jane Feldman
from Random House Books for Young Readers
IT'S SEPTEMBER, AND it’s time for school—ballet school! Join a class of the youngest ballet students as they learn about music, balance, teamwork, and even have a recital. A perfect first ballet book.
Praise for Jane Feldman’s I Am A Dancer:
“An attractive, up-to-date photo essay that will appeal to budding dancers. . . .”—School Library Journal
Jingle Dancer
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
from HarperCollins
Jenna, a contemporary Muscogee (Creek) girl in Oklahoma, wants to honor a family tradition by jingle dancing at the next powwow. But where will she find enough jingles for her dress? An unusual, warm family story, beautifully evoked in Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu's watercolor art.
Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council
The Ballet Book
by Darcey Bussell
from DK CHILDREN
In this illustrated step-by-step guide, readers learn everything a graceful ballerina needs to know, from holding the barre to arabesques and pas de deux.
101 Dance Games for Children: Fun and Creativity with Movement (SmartFun Activity Books)
by Paul Rooyackers
from Hunter House
A Child's Introduction to Ballet: The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance (Book & CD)
by Laura Lee
from Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
The latest volume in Black Dog’s successful book-and-CD series combines the mesmerizing stories of the world’s great ballets with fun facts, dancing how-tos, history, profiles— all accompanied by charming original watercolors.
From Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free, the of twenty-five of the world’s best-loved ballets are told, accompanied by corresponding tracks on an enclosed CD. These are the charming stories that bring ballet to life on the stage, along with the music that has made them into enduring classics.
Surrounding the stories is a captivating, illustrated history of ballet, each page filled with information, artwork, and profiles of the world’s great dancers, choreographers, and composers. There are even instructions on ballet positions and the key moves that every dancer needs to know.
The musical selections included on the CD are keyed to specific points in the text, making the book uniquely interactive, educational, and fun.
The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories
by Barbara Newman
from DK CHILDREN
In the car or at home, children will love listening to their favorite ballet stories told scene-by-scene, while looking at international dance companies in action in a beautiful keepsake book.
Ballerina Dreams
by Lauren Thompson
from Feiwel & Friends
But it would be hard for these girls to make their dream come true. They had cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities, which meant their muscles didn’t move the way they wanted them to. Some wore leg braces. Some used wheelchairs and walkers to get around. But these girls were determined. They had a dedicated teacher. Every week they practiced. They worked hard. And one day they were ready.
Ballerina Dreams is an inspiring true story of love, hope and courage for everyone and anyone who has ever wished (and worked) hard enough to make their dreams come true.
My First Ballet Book (My First)
by Kate Castle
from Kingfisher
Because every prima ballerina started at the beginning! Perfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a child's first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a performance. Clear information about what to expect as a young dancer—from what to wear to how to perfect positions—is combined with an inspirational look ahead to the turns, leaps, and arabesques that build from these first steps. The book is full of hints, tips, and step-by-step instructions that will help every child make the most of his or her ballet classes.
Dancing with Degas
by Julie Merberg
from Chronicle Books
This imaginative board book features beautiful paintings by a renowned artist paired with playful, rhyming text. Children can enter Edgar Degas's magical world of toe shoes, tutus and elegant ballerinas. Dancing with Degas is a fun introduction to art and an imaginative adventure all rolled into one!
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