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The illustrated book of ballet stories

by Newman, Barbara
Additional authors: Tomblin, Gill -- Ill.
Series: The Illustrated Book Of Edition statement:1st American ed. Published by : DK Pub., (New York, N.Y. :) Physical details: 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + ISBN:0789422255; 0789422255. Year: 1997
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j 700 - 799 Book Cart j792.84 New (Browse shelf) Available 73078

Includes index.

Book: 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.

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

7 - 9 years