Synopsis Color illustrations accompany retellings of the stories told in eight ballets, including "Petrouchka" and "Giselle".
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-10-01 | | Illustrator: | Sophy Williams |
| Size | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 17.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A collection of stories from eight popular ballets, including Petrouchka, La Bayadre, and Giselle, introduce aspiring dancers and ballet enthusiasts to these magical classical dances.
Industry Reviews "The total effect is rich and insider-y, and young dancers (and would-bes) will enjoy a trip through the glamorous side of ballet before they hit the barres." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Deborah Stevenson (02/19/1996)
Belinda Hollyer and illustrator Sophy Williams promise to sweep readers off their feet with Stories from the Ballet. Closely following the publication of The Random House Book of Stories from the Ballet (noted Aug. 28), this romantic collection of eight such favorites as Swan Lake and Giselle distinguishes itself with an introduction and performance notes by former prima ballerina Irina Baronova. For an added sprinkling of stardust, glamorous photographs of the dancer are also included (Viking, $15.99, ages 8-12 ISBN 0-670-86605-9 Sept.). Lopate
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