My book of ballet stories
Hatfield, Marcia2007
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My Book of Ballet Stories includes six of the most famous classic ballet stories: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Raymonda and Coppelia. Also included are beautiful colour photos of the ballets, Background information on each ballet, short biographies amd photos of both some legendary and contemporary stars of ballet, Explanations of ballet terms used in the stories, a special section where cvhildren can record their own ballet history, including space for favourite photos and autographs, a note on classical ballet by David McAllister (Artistic Director of Australian Ballet). This beautifully illustrated book tells about ballet's famous heroes and heroines such as Odette and her swan maidens in Swan Lake, or the magical journey of Clara to the Kingdom of Sweets in The Nutcracker.
Main title:
My book of ballet stories / Marcia Hatfield.
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney : New Holland, 2007.
Collation:
64 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd, 1974.Previous ed: Lansdown Press, 1983."Foreward by David McAllister, Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet"--Cover.
Audience:
Upper primary.
Contents:
Swan Lake - The Nutcracker - The Sleeping Beauty - Giselle - Raymonda - Coppelia - Some Famous Ballet Stars.
ISBN:
9781741105568 (hardback)
Dewey class:
792.845
Local class:
792.845
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
99725
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 792.845 MYB | Available |