Bibliograph

The illustrated book of ballet stories, written by Barbara Newman ; illustrated by Gill Tomblin ; with an introduction by Darcey Bussell

Type

Label

The illustrated book of ballet stories, written by Barbara Newman ; illustrated by Gill Tomblin ; with an introduction by Darcey Bussell

Language

eng

Illustrations

phonodiskillustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The illustrated book of ballet stories

Oclc number

36877345

Responsibility statement

written by Barbara Newman ; illustrated by Gill Tomblin ; with an introduction by Darcey Bussell

Series statement

Book and CD

Summary

In story and illustrations, presents five classic ballets: Giselle, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. Includes photographs from Royal Ballet productions, and is accompanied by an audio CD

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Ballet basics -- Sleeping Beauty: At the christening ; Aurora's birthday party ; A vision appears ; Awakening ; Wedding -- Giselle: In the village ; Betrayal ; Realm of the Wilis ; Triumph of love -- Coppelia: Lovers' quarrel ; In the workshop ; Wishes come true ; Day to celebrate -- Swan Lake: Prince comes of age ; Beside the lake ; At the ball ; Lovers are united -- Nutcracker: Christmas eve -- Battle with the mice ; Land of the sweets ; Sugar Plum Fairy

Target audience

primaryjuvenile

resource.variantTitle

Ballet stories

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