Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet
Quarto Publishing PLC The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker: Press the
Book SynopsisFollow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of The Nutcracker ballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score.It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate and peppermint waft through the air. Clara’s parents are having a party, and her little brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Clara’s godfather, a toymaker, arrives with gifts, including a very special one for her – a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. After Fritz breaks it, the children are sent to bed.The story follows Clara in her dreams as she battles and defeats a mouse king, then travels with her nutcracker-turned-prince to the Land of Sweets where she watches its enchanting inhabitants perform beautiful dances. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet’s music, including 'The Waltz of the Flowers', 'The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy', 'The Russian Dance', and the awesome 'Finale'.Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sound board at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of The Nutcracker ballet. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.Trade Review'a clever way to show the way music and narrative combine and Courtney-Tickle’s illustrations are fittingly festive.' * Achuka *'The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention.' * Parents in Touch *
£15.29
Quarto Publishing PLC The Story Orchestra Swan Lake Press the note to
Book SynopsisDiscover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical retelling of the ballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score.This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and an evil sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince Siegfried’s 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried dreams of running away.He follows an enchanting flock of swans to a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette, who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in love.
£15.29
Simon & Schuster The Angelina Ballerina Mini Library (Boxed Set):
Book SynopsisLeap into storytime with four beautiful Angelina Ballerina favorite mini-books in a collectible padded boxed set!Perfect for little mouselings who love reading on the go, this padded boxed set contains four sweet mini hardcover books. Readers can join Angelina Ballerina as she dances, twirls, and dresses up like a real ballerina! This tu-tu-terrific boxed set includes: Meet Angelina Ballerina Angelina Ballerina at Ballet School Angelina Loves Angelina Ballerina Dresses Up © 2022 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
£10.99
Hachette Children's Group Bauhaus Ballet
Book SynopsisWatch the dancers as they leap, spin and kick their way through this beautiful pop-up book. Inspired by the eccentric and innovative Bauhaus Triadic Ballet, this gorgeous book explores colours, shapes, patterns and movements in a visually stunning and enthralling way. With bold artwork rendered in Lesley Barnes’ striking style and playful text by Gabby Dawnay, this special pop-up book will appeal to all ages. Wooden figures not included.Trade Review"Writer Gabby Dawnay and illustrator Lesley Barnes have produced a scintillating thing using geometric patterns, restrained colours and cunning paper engineering. Chunks of sparse text loop around the images, mimicking the shifting steps of a dance." * Financial Times *"If you have somebody in your life that likes Bauhaus or design and architecture in general, this book will instill a great deal of joy. Fans of pop-up books and papercraft will love it too. It really is beautiful to behold and a great jumping-off point for discovering more about the influential Bauhaus style." * GeekDads *"Possibly the greatest gift ever for the design-led loved ones in your life." * Actual Size Magazine *
£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Christmas in Enchantia
Book SynopsisPrima Ballerina, Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic at Christmas!Trade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes
Book SynopsisPrima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The first of a sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to danceDelphie's greatest dream is to become a ballerina, and she can''t quite believe it when she is invited to join the new ballet school. But there''s more to Madame Zarakova''s than it at first seems and with the help of some very special ballet shoes, Delphie finds herself spinning into a whole new worldTrade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Rosa and the Secret Princess Book 7 Magic
Book SynopsisReturn to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!Rosa knows that her new red ballet shoes are special, but she soon discovers that they are magical when she is whirled into Enchantia! On her very first adventure, can Rosa free the swan princess from King Rat''s curse?Trade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
Firefly Books Ltd Ballet Book
Book SynopsisThe Ballet Book is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet. The Ballet Book is an inspirational motivator, an exceptional teaching aid, and an ideal companion for students. With all-new photographs in color and text suited to contemporary young dancers.Trade Review[Review of previous edition: ] Each chapter is written in easy-to-understand language, defining new terms and ballet expressions. The book covers finding a teacher and musical accompanist, specifications of the studio and what to wear. Terminology and steps to correct arm, feet, and body position are shown through photos. The importance of healthy meals and snacks, the need for exercises to improve posture, alignment, stance, and stamina are included. This book is a pleasure to read because of its smooth, graceful writing, and descriptive explanations.--Susan Shaver"Book Report" (02/01/2000) [Review of previous edition: ] A detailed, practical guide for serious ballet students ... To balance collections heavy on colorful ballet books for browsers with stars in their eyes, here's a guide for ballet students who are ready to get down to work.--Carolyn Phelan"Booklist" (11/15/1999) [Review of previous edition: ] This comprehensive guide, written by a teacher at Canada's National Ballet School, helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training.--Susan Pine"School Library Journal" (11/01/1999)
£13.46
Kaddo The Story Orchestra The Sleeping Beauty Musical
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£16.19
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppa Goes Dancing
Book SynopsisIt''s time for Mr Potato''s Super Fantastic Dance Competition!Peppa, Suzy Sheep, Mandy Mouse and Rebecca Rabbit can''t wait to perform their dance. Will they win a prize? And can Peppa persuade Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig to join in, too?Peppa and George love dancing. Everyone loves dancing!
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Delphie and the Magic Spell
Book SynopsisPrima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The second of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!Delphie is getting ready to audition for the end of term ballet show but before she can even think about practising, her help is needed in Enchantia. Does Delphie hold the key to break the magic spell and unlock the secrets of the magical world?Trade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
Abrams How Do You Dance
Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "A gleeful, tender celebration of self-expression through movement, destined to become a favorite read-aloud." * Kirkus Reviews ***STARRED REVIEW** "Heder explores dance with pages of graceful, rhythmic watercolors that show people of myriad ages, ethnicities, shapes, and abilities stretching, bopping, spinning, and swaying. Moves executed in exuberance, impulsiveness, and self-care climax in a gigantic, inclusive dance party complete with glittery disco ball. Heder’s stream of dancers encourages everyone to find a way to dance—even, perhaps, the most stubborn nondancers." * Publishers Weekly *Children and adults of many skin tones, body types, and dance styles boogie through this book. . . Warm and funny, this lively picture book would work equally well as a raucous readaloud and a companion to creative movement activities. * Horn Book Magazine *This bopping, grooving picture book will inspire readers to get up and dance themselves. * School Library Journal *
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers The Dance in the Dark A Scarlet and Ivy Mystery
Book SynopsisThe third unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.Is someone out for the ultimate revenge at Rookwood School?With their evil headmaster, Mr Bartholomew, safely out of the picture and kindly Mrs Knight in charge, life at Rookwood is looking up. There''s a ballet recital that Scarlet is desperate to star in, and more clues to uncover about the twins'' mother.But after their beloved ballet teacher Miss Finch suddenly disappears and the mysterious Madame Zelda takes her place, strange things start happening. Poison letters are circulating the school, and ''accidents'' are plaguing the students. It seems that the girls are in danger once moreDiscover the complete SCARLET AND IVY series, with six mesmerising mysteries to dive into.A true page-turning, nail-biting mystery' Guardian Children's Reviews on SCARLET AND IVYTrade ReviewPraise for the Scarlet and Ivy series:“I loved this book as it is a true page-turning, nail-biting mystery. The author has very cleverly hidden clues in the story and lets us solve the mystery as well. I read it in less than a day. It is gripping and keeps you begging for more.” Guardian.com, children’s reviews
£7.59
Tundra Books The Dancer Who Flew A Memoir of Rudolf Nureyev
Book SynopsisFew ballet dancers have held the world’s attention like Rudolf Nureyev. Naturally talented and technically brilliant, Nureyev had a charisma that knocked the dancing world on its heels. This stunning book is a very personal glimpse of a unique artist through the eyes of a fellow dancer and friend.Linda Maybarduk was a first soloist with the National Ballet of Canada, one of Nureyev’s favorite companies. She tells the story of her colleague, her mentor, and her dear friend from his late start as a ballet dancer, through his escape to the West and meteoric rise to fame, to the sad ending of his career, when his body, but never his spirit, was defeated by age and illness.Complete with a glossary of ballet terms, a useful reading list, and index, this is a book for both those who dance, and those who wish they did.
£18.66
Simon & Schuster Angelina Ballerina at Ballet School
Book SynopsisAngelina twirls her way back to ballet school and learns to overcome her stumbles in this 8x8 storybook featuring foil on the cover!Angelina can’t wait to go to Miss Lilly’s Ballet School again after summer break. But then Angelina accidentally embarrasses herself in front of the whole class, and suddenly, she isn’t so enthusiastic about returning to ballet school anymore. With the encouragement of her family and friends, Angelina learns that everyone makes mistakes, but that shouldn’t stop her from doing what she loves most: dancing! © 2021 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
£6.24
Chronicle Books Swan
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Jade and the Carnival
Book SynopsisDance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!It's carnival time! But not everyone is enjoying the dancing the poor toymaker has lost his favourite puppet, Peter. Is the evil Von Rotbart behind his disappearance? And can Jade outwit the owl magician and free Peter from the spell?A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.Trade Review"Don't be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes." Telegraph Magazine "Delightful." You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) "A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina." MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Delphie and the Glass Slippers Delphies
Book SynopsisPrima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The fourth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!King Rat is causing havoc in Enchantia again, by playing around with the Big Clock and making time whizz by. Cinderella finds herself always going to the ball, but never meeting her Prince! Can Delphie help?Trade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballerina
Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewKids dress up ballet dancers for big performances including Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, among others. There’s huge attention to detail, and a handy fold-out back cover. * The Independent *
£5.99
North Star Editions Sports: Dance
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the sport of dance. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£8.54
Andersen Press Ltd Luna Loves Dance
Book SynopsisDiscover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever your culture, ability or style with Luna, by award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the third book in the Luna Loves... series. When Luna dances, she feels like the world’s volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise? Celebrate every culture and every style of dance with Luna, featuring a glorious fold out carnival page. Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Library Day Luna Loves Art Luna Loves BooksTrade Review"This delightful tale shows young children that, with perseverance and determination, they can overcome setbacks and follow their dreams" * BookTrust *"Dazzling and colourful... touching and lyrical this is the perfect introduction to Joseph Coelho's work" * The Hunts Post *"Joyful and inspiring, Luna Loves Dance celebrates a little girl as she finds the best way of expressing herself through dance" * LoveReading4KIds *
£7.59
Cameron & Company Inc The Crab Ballet
Book SynopsisWhen the tide is out the curtain is up on this clever tale of an underwater, watercolor ballet featuring dancing crabs and all of their aquatic friends Welcome. Enter. Sit right there. The Crab Ballet is about to begin! This spectacular seaside show, starring dancing crabs, an aquatic corps de ballet, and a cast of French ballet terms, is sure to delight ballet dancers of all stripes.Trade ReviewBeautiful, original, entertaining. * Midwest Book Review *
£12.99
Simon & Schuster Angelina and the Princess
Book SynopsisThe classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old!Angelina hopes to dance the starring role in an upcoming performance for the Royal Ballet, but instead is cast in a tiny part. She is so disappointed that she wants to quit ballet. Eventually, though, she decides to work hard for her friends in the performance. Angelina’s decision leads to an unexpected turn of events—and a happy ending for everyone!
£11.69
Little Simon The New York City Ballet Presents a Classic
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£43.19
Capstone Global Library Ltd Read All About Dance
Book SynopsisThere is a dance style for everyone! Ballerinas sometimes dance on tiptoe. Tap dancers wear special shoes that make tapping sounds as they move. Some dancers make up their own moves while others follow a routine. Find out all about dance styles, equipment, studios and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at all kinds of dance, from hip-hop to Brazilian samba. Read All About Dance is part of the Read All About It series, a series of beautiful books designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Full of fun and easy-to-find facts, the content is presented at a depth which young children will be able to understand and relate to. With information on a wide variety of topics, kids will be reaching for these books over and over again!
£12.34
Hot Key Books I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me
Book SynopsisAn unforgettable YA debut by Jamison Shea. Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in a thrilling horror novel about the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back.Laure Mesny is determined to make it in the cut-throat world of ballet, and she will do anything to prove that this Black girl can take centre stage. Anything . . . Even if it means entering into a bargain with a primordial power in the Catacombs beneath Paris.Laure is promised influence and adoration - and she gets it. But that alone is not enough, not for the cruel and privileged people who surround her. Her climb to stardom leaves broken bodies in her wake, some of which aren't her doing. As she finds herself deep within this monstrous world, she is faced with the ultimate choice: will she retreat or succumb to the darkness forever?THERE WILL BE BLOOD.Trade ReviewShea's writing is as graceful as the dancers in their book and will leave readers screaming for more blood. * Trang Thanh Tran, author of She Is a Haunting *Brutal and beautiful, this book will drag you through the bloodied depths of fierce ambition and into a raw, untethered world of chaos. * Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors *A brutal horror that never shies away from its own darkness - and a villain origin story that leaves you baying for blood right along its captivating lead * Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills *Cutthroat competition and eldritch horrors - of both the human and monstrous kind - collide headfirst in in this gloriously haunting and darkly thrilling novel. * Aiden Thomas, author of Cemetery Boys *Jamison Shea has cemented themself as a force to be reckoned with - and reminds us that when your enemies go low, you can always bury them there. * Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author *A sinister, delicious dive into a truly captivating villain origin story. In lyrical prose and a cutting pace, Shea explores the ways power corrupts and the way racist, elitist systems push us to hunger for it. * Courtney Gould, award-winning author of The Dead and the Dark *Jamison Shea's YA horror novel drips with blood and with characters who shape-shift in a version of the classical underworld. * Armadillo Magazine *Fans of horror and monsters will enjoy Shea's twist on Grecian and mythic elements. What's more, fans of ballet will appreciate Shea's appreciation and in-depth knowledge of the art form. -- Ben Lunn * The School Librarian *
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Best Big Sister Ever!
Book SynopsisAngelina Ballerina and her friends put on a welcome ballet for Angelina’s little sister and other new students in this sweet chapter book featuring an all-new, original Angelina Ballerina story and black-and-white illustrations throughout!Angelina Ballerina’s little sister, Polly, is starting school for the first time. Angelina wants to make her and the other mouselings feel welcome, so she puts on a special ballet show with her friends! This charming chapter book is perfect for Angelina Ballerina fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! © 2023 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
£5.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie
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£6.99
Simon & Schuster Katarina Ballerina
Book SynopsisA young girl lives out her big ballerina dreams in this graceful start to a new series from New York City Ballet principal dancer and international prima ballerina Tiler Peck and Broadway and television actor Kyle Harris.Ten-year-old Katarina is a New York City girl through and through, but the buzz of the city drives her to feel that she is meant for more than her ordinary day to day routine. Her big dream? To become a prima ballerina. With the help of a few new friends, Katarina finally puts on her first pair of ballet shoes and she’s more than determined to make it work. But her feet don’t quite move the way she would like them to, the twirls and spins make her dizzy, and her classmates aren’t exactly welcoming. When the head of the dance studio announces that there will be a competition to earn a spot in an upcoming international dance camp, Katarina knows this could be her big chance to make her dancer dreams come true. Does this tiny dancer have what it takes to stand out in the ballet world of blending in?
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Angelina at the Fair
Book SynopsisAngelina Ballerina has to babysit her cousin during a trip to the fair in this beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition of the classic bestselling picture book! All year long, Angelina has been eagerly looking forward to the fair coming to town. When the wonderful day arrives at last, Angelina can hardly wait to join her friends at the fairground. Then her parents tell her she must take her little cousin Henry along. Angelina is furious! How can she have a good time when she has to watch out for a little child? But after a day full of adventures and surprises, Angelina and Henry may just become the best of friends. © 2022 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballet Fairies
Book SynopsisDress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with swirling snowflakes and having their wishes granted by their fairy godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing series. All the scenes are inspired by themes and dances in well-known classical ballets.
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd How to be a Real Ballerina
Book SynopsisFrom Davina Bell and Waterstones Award-winning illustrator of The Girls, Jenny Løvlie, comes a beautifully diverse and inclusive picture book perfect for any aspiring dancer. There is a lot to learn about being a ballerina. It is hard work and can seem silly at times. If you fall over, don’t panic. You don't have to be perfect! But when you walk out on the stage, it will feel like magic and fireworks and Christmas-tree lights in your tummy, and you'll know that no matter what, you're a real ballerina. Also by Davina Bell and Jenny Løvlie, I Love Tractors! : the story of one little boy's obsession with all things tractor.Trade Review"A sweet, funny ode to the joy of dancing, with art from Waterstones Prize-winner Lovlie, and a joyful, diverse cast of young dancers" * The Bookseller *"A charming introduction to the joy of ballet dancing, starring a very charismatic little ballerina" * LoveReading4Kids *"The relatable protagonist is cheeky and likable, displaying an authentic mix of impatience, joy and enthusiasm, typical of a young child. Colourful illustrations are full of humour and will help children to understand the subtext of adult exasperation caused by the girl’s amusing antics. This light-hearted, inclusive tale features a diverse cast of characters and will delight aspiring dancers, especially those who don’t quite conform" * BookTrust *
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn’t have a lot of exposure to ballet or prominent dancers. She was sixteen when she saw a black ballerina on a magazine cover for the first time. The experience emboldened Misty and told her that she wasn’t alone—and her dream wasn’t impossible. In the years since, Misty has only learned more about the trailblazing women who made her own success possible by pushing back against repression and racism with their talent and tenacity. Misty brings these women’s stories to a new generation of readers and gives them the recognition they deserve. With an introduction from Misty about the legacy these women have had on dance and on her career itself, this book delves into the lives and careers of women of color who fundamentally changed the landscape of American ballet from the early 20th century to today.
£13.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Story Orchestra I Can Play vol 1
Book SynopsisWith a keyboard that plays the sound of a piano, enchanting illustrations from The Story Orchestra story books, and colour- and shape-coded instruction, I Can Play (vol 1) shows young musicians how to play 8 famous classical tunes.
£14.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd Sticker Dolly Dressing Dancers
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Angelina Ballerina
Book SynopsisIn an encore performance, Angelina Ballerina returns in this refreshed picture book from acclaimed author Katharine Holabird and celebrated artist Helen Craig! Angelina is a pretty little mouse who wants nothing more than to be a ballerina. She dances all the time—at home, at school, even in her dreams! In fact, she’s so busy dancing that she forgets all about the other things she’s supposed to do, like cleaning her room and joining her family for breakfast! Her parents don’t know what to do—especially after her arabesques in the kitchen knock over the milk! Then one day they come up with an idea that will change Angelina’s life forever… With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the original story, now refreshed and re-released, will continue keeping a whole new generation of young ballerinas leaping with delight.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Delphie and the Masked Ball
Book SynopsisPrima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The third of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!Trade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Rosa and the Magic Moonstone
Book SynopsisReturn to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!Everyone in Madame Za-Za's class is taking part in their first ballet exams and Rosa is feeling pretty confident about passing hers. But right in the middle of the exam she is whisked away to Enchantia. The magical moonstone has broken and all of the ballets have become muddled up! Can Rosa put things right?Trade Review“Don’t be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes.” Telegraph Magazine “Delightful.” You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) “A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina.” MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Jade and the Enchanted Wood
Book SynopsisDance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell!A mysterious package arrives for Jade it''s a pair of red ballet shoes. Jade''s curious, so she heads to Madame Za-Za''s ballet school and is suddenly whisked away to the magical world of Enchantia! King Rat wants to build a fun fair in the Enchanted Wood and throw out all the people who live there. Can Jade protect them from his evil plans?A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.Trade Review"Don't be surprised if your child asks for a magical pair of red ballet shoes." Telegraph Magazine "Delightful." You Magazine (Mail on Sunday) "A delight for any young reader who sees herself as a budding ballerina." MumKnowsBest.co.uk
£6.64
HarperCollins Publishers The Dancing Dog
Book SynopsisThe Dancing Dog can do lots of dances - but can he do all of them? Follow the Dancing Dog as he dances his way through a selection of dance styles, and shows that he doesn''t always get the moves right. Beautifully illustrated by Pat Murray, this poem was written by ten-year-old Collins Big Cat Competition winner Jasmin Glynne.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageA poemA summary of the dances the Dancing Dog can do and those he can''t on pages 14 and 15 help readers to recap the text they have read.Curriculum Links: PE: Dance activities
£8.33
HarperCollins Publishers Showtime
Book SynopsisThe final instalment in this inspiring series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams. From best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as funny, funky, feisty and fantastic reads!A big performance looms and Maddy knows that the school has a way of weeding out the weakest dancers. Now is her time to shine. But will Maddy and her friends be celebrating at the end of the year?Trade Review"Jean Ure’s books are funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!" Jacqueline Wilson Praise for Hunky Dory "More infectious humour from Jean Ure."Waterstone's Books Quarterly Praise for Gone Missing "Fans of Jean Ure and new readers alike will love this fast-paced, action driven new novel." INIS "Heartwarming stuff." CY Magazine ‘Jean Ure does that girl thing like no one else.’ Graham Marks, Publishing News Praise for Passion Flower:‘A funny and realistic read – we loved it.’ Mizz Praise for Pumpkin Pie:‘The heroine I've been waiting for.' Times Praise for Shrinking Violet:‘Grown-ups love Bridget Jones’ Diary, but youngsters will adore Violet Alexander’s.’ Liverpool Echo‘Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure.’ Observer Praise for Becky Bananas:‘The writing transcends any trace of heaviness.’Guardian
£9.09
HarperCollins Publishers Why do we dance Band 10White Plus Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Can you decode some top moves? In this book, you'll learn all about the fun, awe-inspiring and sometimes surprising world of dance! Get ready to use your brilliant skills of observation to work out the meaning of fascinating dances from around the world.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Seeing a friend perform
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mia and the Dance for Two
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£6.41
HarperCollins Publishers Inc MIA and the Big Sister Ballet My First I Can Read
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£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mia Jazzes It Up
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£6.41
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Juba A Novel
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Myers' moving prose captures the dizzying speed with which the immensely talented Juba's star eventually rises. Poignant, revealing period fiction about race and art in pre-Civil War America." -- Kirkus Reviews "An intriguing glimpse into America's past." -- Booklist "[A] rich story." -- Publishers Weekly
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shiny Broken Pieces A Tiny Pretty Things Novel
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cranky Ballerina
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book will resonate with children, especially those who have yet to channel their misunderstood talents. A noteworthy addition for most collections. Fans of Gravel will get a kick out of this grouchy character. -- School Library Journal Praise for I LOVE MONSTERS: The abundance of rainbow-hued monsters suggests that Gravel probably had a grand time flinging darts at a color wheel. -- Kirkus Reviews
£12.34
