Bibliograph

The Barefoot book of ballet stories, written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple ; illustrated by Rebecca Guay

Type

Label

The Barefoot book of ballet stories, written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple ; illustrated by Rebecca Guay

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [96])

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Barefoot book of ballet stories

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

54853081

Responsibility statement

written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple ; illustrated by Rebecca Guay

Summary

Retellings of seven of the world's greatest ballet storiesRetellings of seven of the world's greatest ballet stories. Readers are drawn into the fascinating world of dance with this beautifully illustrated anthology of tales from some of the world's most famous ballets, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty. Full color. Richly theatrical illustrations combine with spellbinding storytelling in a gorgeous anthology which includes a truly global selection of stories, a history of classical ballet, and fascinating historical backgrounds on each dance's composition, choreography, and early performances

Table Of Contents

Coppélia : the girl with the enamel eyes -- Swan Lake -- Cinderella -- The nutcracker -- Shim Chung : the blind man's daughter -- The sleeping beauty -- Daphnius and Chloe

Target audience

juvenile

Classification