Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet
Random House USA Inc Ballet Bunnies 6 Trixie Is Missing
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc A World of Dancers
Book SynopsisExplore the wide world of dancers and the history and cultures associated with each beautiful art form! Learn the stories and see breathtaking photographs of global performances in A World of Dancers, a nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in dance of all types!Did you know that many Highland dances use swords to prove their strength? Or that bharatanatyam dancers perform with bells around their ankles and red dye on their hands and feet? There's a whole world of dances out there!Told with simple language and shown with vivid photographs, A World of Dancers is perfect for emerging readers curious about the fascinating and varied dancers worldwide.
£7.07
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Simone Biles
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone Biles!Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams.In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Simone Biles--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Simone Biles: "Written in an accessible format for young readers, this is a great beginner biography." —School Library Journal
£7.55
Random House USA Inc Charlotte the Ballerina
Book SynopsisA reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet''s The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance. Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up. In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.
£6.96
Greenwillow Books Color Dance
Book SynopsisThe girl in red, the girl in yellow, the girl in blue, and the boy in black and white are all set to stir up the rainbow. Watch them create a living kaleidoscope, step by step by step.
£17.09
Kingfisher My First Ballet Book
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£14.39
DK Ultimate Sticker Book Ballet
Book SynopsisWith this ballet sticker book, kids will discover a fun and hands-on way to learn about the fascinating world of dance. Find out all about the various ballet positions and view beautiful costumes. Each Ultimate Sticker Book presents an array of colorful, photographic stickers of baby animals or dinosaurs, the US Presidents or the night sky–there's something for everyone. Young children will love working with these durable, reusable stickers, and they can have fun using the stickers to make picture books and projects on their own. These entertaining books provide a hands-on way to explore new subjects. (And some of the stickers even glow in the dark!) Includes over 60 full-color, self-adhesive stickers.
£6.99
DK Ballerina
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£18.69
Candlewick Press,U.S. Stompin At The Savoy The Story of Norma Miller
Book SynopsisThrough extensive interviews with jazz dancer Norma Miller, acclaimed author and filmmaker Alan Govenar captures the vitality, wry humor, and indomitable spirit of an American treasure.When she was just five years old, in 1924, Norma Miller knew just what she wanted to do for the rest of her life: she wanted to dance. It was the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance, and Norma lived behind New York’s Savoy Ballroom, the only dance hall in a still-segregated America where blacks and whites could mingle on the same mahogany floor. It was in this majestic home of happy feet that twelve-year-old Norma first brought the house down, swing-stepping with Twist Mouth George, one of the premier dancers of the day. Before long, the feisty Norma would rise to fame as one of the first performers of the Lindy Hop, an acrobatic dance style named for Charles Lindbergh’s first solo flight (or hop) across the Atlantic. With the celebrated dance troupe Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers,
£13.64
Candlewick Press,U.S. Boys Dancing From School Gym to Theater Stage
Book SynopsisFollow four energetic boys as they train for and take the stage in a community dance performance celebrating classic kids’ books.Can you emote like an angry pirate from Treasure Island — and even act out a fake swordfight? When four boys join their schools' dance teams, that’s just one of the numbers being rehearsed for a performance directed by the National Dance Institute of New Mexico, inspired by favorite books such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Where the Wild Things Are, The Thousand and One Nights, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Trailing the four enthusiastic dancers is photographer George Ancona, whose copious images capture the infectious spirit of the boys as they learn to dance, act, sing, leap, pretend-fight, change costumes, work hard, and above all, have fun, together with vivacious boys and girls from many other schools.
£15.29
Candlewick Press (MA) Bear Moves
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£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Feel the Beat Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to
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£16.19
Abrams Danza
Book SynopsisIn the picture book Danza!, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México.Winner of the Pura Belpré Award and the Robert F. Sibert Medal“A vivid celebration of Mexican culture, art, and life.” ―School Library Journal (Starred Review) As a child, Amalia saw a pair of dancers in the town square. The way they stomped and swayed to the rhythm of the beat inspired her. She knew one day she would become a dancer. Amalia studied ballet and modern dance under the direction of skilled teachers who had performed in world-renowned dance companies. But she never forgot the folk dance she had seen years earlier. She began traveling through the Mexican countryside, witnessing the dances of many regions, and she used her knowledge of ballet and modern dance to adapt the Trade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Tonatiuh tells Hernández's story with careful attention to detail and with obvious admiration for the subject... His digitized, hand-drawn illustrations are striking. They showcase, in his signature style based on Mixtec art, the beauty and grace of many different dance styles." * Kirkus ***STARRED REVIEW** "This beautifully designed, large-format picture book is a showcase for Tonatiuh’s distinctive illustrations, drawings with digital collage elements that add colors, patterns, and textures to strong, well-delineated forms." * Booklist ***STARRED REVIEW** "Tonatiuh’s Mixtec-inspired illustrations capture the movement and vibrancy of El Ballet Folklórico and pay homage to the artistic vision of one of the world’s most beloved dancers." * School Library Journal *Employing his his customary brand of Mixtec-inspired collage, Tonatiuh makes expert use of photographic bits of lace, cloth, and hair to bring warmth to the dancers, who dip and turn on each spread. * Publishers Weekly *The book does an excellent job of chronicling Hernández’s work as cultural explorer and celebrator of both pre-Columbian past and Mexican present...Tonatiuh’s signature stylized figures in side view and flattened perspective are surprisingly well suited to dancing. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *Tonatiuh’s recognizable illustration style, inspired by Mixtec art and with well-chosen photo-collage elements on costumes and accessories, is particularly resonant with a subject whose own desire was to preserve and celebrate Mexican arts and culture. A beautiful look at one of Mexico’s most cherished institutions. * The Horn Book *Danza! is a beautifully illustrated picture book celebration of Hernandez's life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. Danza! will enthrall and inspire young readers . . . * Midwest Book Review *Tonatiuh’s signature Mixtec-inspired illustrations depict graceful, energetic, and colorful folklórico performances, representing traditions of celebration and community. * International Literacy Association *
£18.34
Temple University Press,U.S. Numbers on the Move
Book SynopsisYoung children learn by moving and dancing in this playful book for children ages four through tenTrade Review"This is a book that will bring immense joy to children while stimulating their imagination and creativity. It's the kind of education that could create a transformed society." —Deepak Chopra, author of On My Way to a Happy Life"Numbers on the Move capitalizes on children's primary mode of learning—joyous, lively movement—to help them master the real 'basics' of mathematics. Catch the beat with your child or student—and have fun!" —Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., Educational Psychologist, and author of Different Learners: Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Your Child's Learning Problems"Teresa Benzwie's Numbers on the Move gives young children the opportunity to connect with the kinesthetic ways that they are already thinking and moving. I will use this with my young students." —Katrina Toews, Director, The Washington Ballet@THEARC "Teresa Benzwie has written a seamless, melodic intertwining of dance, movement and mathematic concepts, such as numbers, one-to-one correspondence, and counting backwards and forwards, which will captivate readers and listeners alike. With characters that represent the range of human diversity—from gender, race, and ethnicity to differences in physical abilities—all children will connect and relate to it. Each child will find someone who looks like him or her, leading to the universal appeal for this book" —Jody L. Eberly, Ed.D., Associate Professor & Coordinator, Early Childhood Education, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, The College of New Jersey
£16.04
Pelican Publishing Company Bayou Ballet
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£17.99
FLOWERPOT PR Dance
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£16.14
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Black Swans
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£17.48
Amazon Publishing Brianna Bright, Ballerina Knight
Book SynopsisWhen Princess Brianna Bright’s dreams of becoming a ballerina seem doomed, she knows it’s time to find out exactly what it is she’s destined to do. Discovering her true talent won’t be easy—but Brianna won’t give up, especially not with her trusty dog, Pixie, at her side! Together Brianna and Pixie try all kinds of activities. Along the way, Brianna finds herself drawn to something she never expected. And when the palace is in peril, it’s up to her to save the day…using her new talents! Readers will cheer for the plucky Brianna Bright as she embarks on her quest to find her true heart’s desire.Trade Review“Hee’s brightly colored digital illustrations feature a pale-skinned, beribboned Brianna with a perfectly coifed black ponytail and big black eyes. Descriptive words and verbs are emphasized in differently colored type, usually pink.” —Kirkus Reviews “Hee’s soft, colorful illustrations have a sunny Disney vibe, and the general tone makes it appropriate for story time—this is not strictly a princess book! Calvert introduces plenty of ballet and fencing terminology along the way and even includes a glossary.” —Booklist
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. John's Turn
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. ¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance That Crossed Color
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Pearl Goes to Preschool
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tyrone O’Saurus Dreams
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£16.19
Candlewick Press (MA) Dance with Oti: The Bird Jive
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£16.19
Pinata Books When Julia Danced Bomba/Cuando Julia Bailaba
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£18.00
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Under the Mambo Moon
Book SynopsisOn summer nights Marisol helps out in Papi''s music store. As customers come and go, they share memories of the Latin music and dance of their various homelands, expressed in a dazzling array of poetry. The diversity of Latin American music is brought to life in poems that swivel, sway, and sizzle with the rhythms of merengue, vallenatos, salsa, and samba.Back matter includes a map, author''s note, and further information about the musical heritage of Latin America.
£7.59
Astra Publishing House Let's Dance!
Book SynopsisThis rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away!Tap, twirl, twist, spin! With musical, rhyming text, author Valerie Bolling shines a spotlight on dances from across the globe, while energetic art from Maine Diaz shows off all the moves and the diverse people who do them. From the cha cha of Cuba to the stepping of Ireland, kids will want to leap, dip, and zip along with the dances on the page!Trade Review2021 Crystal Kite Award WinnerFinalist, 2021 Connecticut Book Awards"Dancing is one of the most universal elements of cultures the world over. In onomatopoeic, rhyming text, Bolling encourages readers to dance in styles including folk dance, classical ballet, breakdancing, and line dancing. Read aloud, the zippy text will engage young children... (and) will get toes tapping." — Kirkus Reviews "Debut author Bolling presents 10 forms of dance in short, rhyming stanzas. Alongside the text are bright, spirited illustrations of children doing various dances such as Kathak (India) and Kuku (Guinea), as well as styles with origins in the United States, including break dancing and disco. Images depicting dances from the United States feature groups of children who are diverse in race, body size, and abilities. A fun and lively title." —School Library Journal
£15.29
Rockridge Press Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of
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£8.54
Capstone Press And The Awesome Dance Audition
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£8.99
Cherry Lake Publishing HipHop
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£26.11
Temple University Press,U.S. Alphabet Movers
Book SynopsisYoung children dance their way through the alphabet, learning as they playTrade Review"An excellent resource for teachers and parents -- and loads of fun for kids. Benzwie uses movement, song and rhyme to teach young children the alaphabet. Children can instinctively create, perform, and respond to language through movement which builds strong pathways to learning. Easy and fun to use at home or in play groups, early childhood programs, nursery schools, or elementary education classrooms. Kids learn better through movement and kinesthetic learning. Highly Recomended!" — Books Galore, Washington, DC.
£14.24
Cardinal Rule Press Travis El Grandioso: Una Historia Acerca de Ser
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£12.30
North Star Editions Dance
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£27.89
North Star Editions Dance
Book SynopsisWhether you love graceful ballet or bold breakdancing, there is so much to know about dance. This book will engage newly confident readers who are ready to learn independently with fun facts and provides learners a chance to test their knowledge. These books also feature full-color photos, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
£10.44
Wattpad Books Until We Break
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£16.14
