Melissa and the Magic Nutcracker
Author :
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 17,40 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Christmas plays, American
ISBN : 9781583424759
The Nutcracker
Author : New York City Ballet
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,52 MB
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1481458299
Book Description
"For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--
A Very Young Dancer
Author : Jill Krementz
Publisher : Yearling Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 34,9 MB
Release : 1986-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780440492122
Book Description
Photographs of a ten-year-old student in George Balanchine's School of American Ballet, supplemented by her descriptions of her feelings and experiences, provide insight to the excitement and hard work involved in auditioning and rehearsing for and playin
The Nutcracker in Harlem
Author : T. E. McMorrow
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,56 MB
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780061175985
Book Description
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year! This jazz-inspired reinvention of The Nutcracker is a worthy tribute to the dreamlike wonder and magic of the Christmas season. In this original retelling, set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, one little girl finds her voice as a musician thanks to her enchanting adventures with a magical toy. This quintessential holiday tale is brought to vivid life by debut picture book author T. E. McMorrow and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator James Ransome. An author’s note at the end provides additional information about the history of the Harlem Renaissance, and about the author’s inspiration for this musical retelling.
Waltz of the Snowflakes
Author : Elly MacKay
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 13,70 MB
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0762462272
Book Description
A new holiday classic to add to your collection, this gorgeous wordless picture book by esteemed author-illustrator Elly MacKay celebrates the magic of theater and The Nutcracker as seen through the eyes of a young girl and her grandmother. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl's eyes light up as she's introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening. Waltz of the Snowflakes is Elly MacKay at her finest, mixing her acclaimed paper-cut artwork with vibrant colors in this whimsical, dreamlike, and inspiring wordless picture book. A must-have for any ballet- and theater-obsessed reader and the perfect gift to be shared during the holidays or any time of year when the world outside needs a little bit of color and vibrancy.
Becoming a Ballerina
Author : Lise Friedman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 13,1 MB
Release : 2012-10-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101652535
Book Description
The perfect holiday gift for every young ballet lover. Go backstage at the ballet with real-life thirteen-year-old dancer Fiona. Dozens of gorgeous, full-color photographs welcome readers into Fiona's world, as she goes from auditions, to rehearsals, to opening night playing Clara, the lead child's role in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Experience the nerves, the hard work, and ultimately the thrill of performing on the big stage with a professional company. This is a beautiful holiday gift that young dancers will cherish all year round.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: The Dance of the Realms
Author : Calliope Glass
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1368027954
Book Description
With breathtaking painterly illustrations, a deeply enchanting story, and a foreword written by celebrated dancer Misty Copeland, this picture book brings The Nutcracker and the Four Realms to life in a brand-new way. As the adventure from the film jumps off of the screen and onto the page, a new generation of readers and fans will be drawn in and enchanted by the holiday spirit, the beauty of dance, and the magic of storytelling.
The Nutcracker
Author : E. T. A. Hoffman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 30,68 MB
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1631583638
Book Description
For everyone who loves Tchaikovsky, Ballanchine, music, ballet, or Christmas, this edition of The Nutcracker is sure to enchant readers young and old. On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Marie and her eight-year-old brother Fritz anxiously await their Christmas gifts. When their godfather—a clock builder and toymaker—arrives, he unveils an ornate clockwork castle adorned with whirling figurines for the children. While Fritz plays with the clock, Marie is taken aside and given another gift—a nutcracker. After Fritz grabs the nutcracker from Marie and breaks its jaw by cracking too many nuts, their playtime ends and they head off to bed. When the clock strikes twelve, magic makes its way into this enduring tale and an epic battle ensues. This timeless classic, featuring all-new full-color and black-and-white illustrations by artist Arkady Roytman and abridged text by Gina Gold, is the perfect story to get anyone in the holiday spirit!
Silver Blades
Author : Melissa Lowell
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Pub
Page : pages
File Size : 48,4 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780836820621
Book Description
Nikki, Danielle, Tori, and Jill are four talented skaters who share one special dream: competing in the Olympics someday. And they're going to try to make it all happen in Silver Blades "TM," the best skating club around! With the heightened interest of both boys and girls in professional skating, these stories will delight and inspire young readers to enjoy these great adventures.
Pocket Full of Posies
Author : Melissa Everett
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,2 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Board books
ISBN : 9781486700349
Book Description
"Get to know these adorable, mischievous posies from "Ring Around the Rosie" fame in this spin-off from the classic rhyme, and see how the next time something is awry, you just may need to check your pockets!"--Page [4] cover.
