Dances for Christmas, Bk 2


Book Description

Combining the best of Christmas melodies with the vitality of dance rhythms, this two-book series is a perfect way to celebrate the most joyous time of the year. Whether taking the form of a Bolero, a Waltz, or a Paso Doble, the pieces in this book will have both performers and audiences looking at familiar Christmas tunes in a whole new light. Titles: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (Gigue) * The Little Drummer Boy (Bolero) * Silent Night (Waltz) * The Twelve Days of Christmas (Gavotte) * What Child is This (Paso Doble) * Winter Wonderland (Salsa)




Dances for Christmas, Bk 1


Book Description

Combining the best of Christmas melodies with the vitality of dance rhythms, this two-book series is a perfect way to celebrate the most joyous time of the year. Whether taking the form of a Waltz, a Polka, or a Cha-cha-cha, the pieces in this book will have both performers and audiences looking at Christmas tunes in a whole new light. Titles: Feliz Navidad (Tango) * The First Noel (Waltz) * Jingle Bell Rock (Rock and Roll) * Jingle Bells (Polka) * Up on the Housetop (Cha-Cha-Cha) * We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Scottish Reel)




Popular Christmas Memories, Book 2


Book Description

While carols provide the reason for the season, secular Christmas songs celebrate other holiday delights. Melody Bober shares some of her favorite popular Christmas songs in her signature style with lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. The pieces reflect memories of a fresh snowfall, glittering decorations, a visit from Santa, and other nostalgic moments. Titles: * Believe (from The Polar Express) * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Suzy Snowflake * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Up on the Housetop * We Wish You a Merry Christmas




A Dancer's Dream


Book Description

This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere! In snow white covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana’s dreams have finally come true – she has been chosen to play the lead role in Tchaikovsky’s new ballet, The Nutcracker. But with all eyes looking at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she’s never danced before? From the author of the bestselling The Sinclair Mysteries, Katherine Woodfine, and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, Lizzy Stewart, this sumptuous and magical retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page. Praise for Katherine Woodfine's The Sinclair's Mysteries series: ‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' The Guardian Praise for Lizzy Stewart's There's a Tiger in the Garden (Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category): ‘A journey of discovery’ The Guardian ‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ Metro




Hollyberry's Christmas Surprise


Book Description

Hollyberry trims the Christmas tree, goes sky-skating, makes snow angels in the clouds, sings Christmas carols, and receives a special surprise when she opens her Christmas presents




Celebrated Christmas Duets, Book 2


Book Description

The Celebrated Christmas Duets series features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. New and exciting harmonies and rhythms create satisfying musical experiences, and careful balancing of the primo and secondo parts gives both performers a chance to shine. Titles: * Deck the Halls * Santa Claus is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Ukrainian Bell Carol (Carol of the Bells) * We Wish You a Merry Christmas




Adult Piano Adventures Christmas - Book 2


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 2 offers sophisticated-sounding holiday music, pianistically arranged for the early intermediate player and organized into three sections: Traditional Christmas Carols, Popular Christmas Songs, and Seasonal Favorites. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Silent Night * The First Noel * What Child Is This * Pat-a-Pan * O Little Town of Bethlehem * O Come, All Ye Faithful * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Joy to the World * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Winter Wonderland * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Sleigh Ride * and more. Online access to audio recordngs of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.




Color Dance


Book Description

The 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.




The Trees of the Dancing Goats


Book Description

Trisha loves the eight days of Hanukkah, when her mother stays home from work, her Babushka makes delicious potato latkes, and her Grampa carves wonderful animals out of wood as gifts for Trisha and her brother. In the middle of her family's preparation for the festival of lights, Trisha visits her closest neighbors, expecting to find them decorating their house for Christmas. Instead they are all bedridden with scarlet fever. Trisha's family is one of the few who has been spared from the epidemic. It is difficult for them to enjoy their Hanukkah feast when they know that their neighbors won't be able to celebrate their holiday. Then Grampa has an inspiration: they will cut down trees, decorate them, and secretly deliver them to the neighbors, "But what can we decorate them with?" Babushka asks. Although it is a sacrifice, Trisha realizes that Grampa's carved animals are the perfect answer. Soon her living room is filled with trees -- but that is only the first miracle of many during an incredible holiday season. Based on a long cherished childhood memory, this story celebrates the miracle of true friendship.




Dancing Hands


Book Description

Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book In soaring words and stunning illustrations, Margarita Engle and Rafael López tell the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln. As a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved to let her hands dance across the beautiful keys of the piano. If she felt sad, music cheered her up, and when she was happy, the piano helped her share that joy. Soon she was writing her own songs and performing in grand cathedrals. Then a revolution in Venezuela forced her family to flee to the United States. Teresa felt lonely in this unfamiliar place, where few of the people she met spoke Spanish. Worst of all, there was fighting in her new home, too—the Civil War. Still, Teresa kept playing, and soon she grew famous as the talented Piano Girl who could play anything from a folk song to a sonata. So famous, in fact, that President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Yet with the country torn apart by war, could Teresa’s music bring comfort to those who needed it most?