This is the second single story from our book: Ballet Stories For Kids: Five of the Most Magical, Well Loved, World Famous Ballets, Specially Chosen and Adapted Into Children's Stories Would you like to know the story of The Nutcracker the ballet? Or buy the paperback book of five famous ballet stories, as a gift for a child you love? Download this ebook or get one of the other stories in the series as an ebook, which are: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, The Firebird, and Don Quixote. The whole book, available in both ebook or paperback, of five of the world's most famous classical ballet stories, makes a lovely read, or gift for kids. It is for sale worldwide, at all good bookstores and online marketplaces, and should be found alongside our other books.

This book tells the stories of five of the most well-loved, world famous ballets. It will appeal to lots of children, but especially kids who are interested in ballet and dance, singing, acting, ice skating, or any kind of performing arts. As well as to parents who might want to introduce their child to the cultural and traditional performing arts. These ballet stories are lovely, magical bedtime, or anytime stories for kids, especially if they are interested in ballet, dance, theater and performance, and if they might like to go and see a live ballet. Because ballets have no words, and only use dance music and mime to convey what's happening, without knowing the story beforehand, anyone can become completely lost. So your child will already know the plot of these very famous world famous ballets from these short stories, if they ever watch one online or go to see one of them live (and so will you if you like). Every ballet performance is a different artistic interpretation. We have based these children's stories on the basic and agreed-upon general plots of all these five ballets. Lots of ballets contain tragedy or violence, negative role-modeling, and themes and subjects not suitable for children. So the ballets in these children's short stories are chosen as some of the best ones for children, that they are most likely to love and enjoy. A unique storybook that they will love and that will give them a long term educational life gift as well as entertain. Treat your child to these magical, world famous, classical ballet stories. You can download this ebook, or any of the individual ebook stories, or buy the paperback book version for a gift, which is available for sale worldwide, at all good bookstores and online marketplaces, and should be alongside our other books.

Ella Bella's ballet teacher plans a party for her class, while dancing Ella Bella is transported to the world of the Nutcracker where she helps defeat the Mouse King and travels to the Nutcracker Prince's magical kingdom.

"For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--

A gorgeously illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud This charming collection of ballet stories has been specially selected and retold for younger children. A delightful way to discover five classic ballets: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker.

This is the fifth single story from our book: Ballet Stories For Kids: Five of the Most Magical, Well Loved, World Famous Ballets, Specially Chosen and Adapted Into Children's Stories Would you like to know the story of Don Quixote the ballet? Or buy the paperback book of five famous ballet stories, as a gift for a child you love? Download this ebook or get one of the other stories in the series as an ebook, which are: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, The Firebird, and Don Quixote. The whole book, available in both ebook or paperback, of five of the world's most famous classical ballet stories, makes a lovely read, or gift for kids. It is for sale worldwide, in various formats, at all good bookstores and online marketplaces, and should be found alongside our other books.

Welcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let’s master your basics with author and New York City Ballet principal Ashley Bouder. Learn five basic lessons, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end. There's no admissions policy to our Ballet School. Whether you are already learning ballet, or thinking about starting, this class if for you. Learn your pliés, first positions, jetés, pirouettes, and grand battements. But what happens if you fall? How do you stretch and look after your body? What do you eat to keep going through rehearsals? How do you get ready for class? No worries—it's all answered in this book from professional ballerina Ashley Bouder. Then go on to learn the characters and interpretations of Sleeping Beauty—taught in an inclusive way so anyone can dance the parts they want to. A helpful glossary at the back provides a review of ballet terms and how to pronounce them. Tutus are optional.

Illus. in full color. "Angelina prances home and sees the former postman, Mr. Bell, all alone. Holabird and Craig have teamed up again to offer simple lessons that create a real celebration."--School Library Journal.