The Usborne Ballet Treasury


Book Description

This simple introduction to the world of ballet tells about being a ballet dancer, putting on a show, and famous ballet stars.




Usborne Ballet Treasury


Book Description

This inspiring book takes readers through the basic exercises and ballet steps, to chapters on the music and the stories of ballet. Young readers will also learn about the famous dancers of the past including Anna Pavlova, Margot Fonteyn and others. First page features a 'This book belongs to...' bookplate. Ages 5+.




The Usborne Little Ballet Treasury


Book Description

This magical introduction to the world of ballet is for every child who dreams of being a ballerina. It takes readers on a journey from the first ballet steps to the excitement and wonder of putting on a show. This beautiful treasury also contains six of the most loved stories from the ballet.




Ballet Treasury


Book Description

THIS MAGICAL INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF BALLET IS FOR EVERY CHILD WHO DREAMS OF BEING A BALLERINA. IT TAKES READERS ON A JOURNEY FROM THE FIRST BALLET STEPS TO THE EXCITEMENT AND WONDER OF PUTTING ON A SHOW. THIS BEAUTIFUL TREASURY ALSO CONTAINS SIX OF THE MOST LOVED STORIES FROM THE BALLET.




The Random House Book of Stories from the Ballet


Book Description

Relates the stories of ten ballets including works by Tchaikovsky, Delibes, Adam, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky.




Illustrated Stories from Aesop


Book Description

An enchantingly illustrated, cloth-bound gift edition of a collection of over thirty timeless fables from Aesop, including âe~The Hare and the Tortoiseâe(tm), âe~The Boy who Cried Wolfâe(tm) and âe~The Lion and the Mouseâe(tm).




Illustrated Ballet Stories


Book Description

Discover the tales which inspired famous ballets in this selection of twelve stories, retold especially for readers today. A perfect introduction to the famous ballets. Includes Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Don Quixote. Beautifully produced, with stylish illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert Nanos.




First Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation


Book Description

Children will enjoy learning how English works with the help of this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Clear explanations, fun illustrations and lively example sentences take young readers on a journey of understanding. This is the perfect introduction to grammar and punctuation. Step-by-step explanations introduce children to all the terms used in the National Curriculum and build a sound understanding of the English language. Clear example sentences reinforce learning at every stage and add humour and fun. Fun quizzes throughout the book are carefully designed to test children's knowledge and build confidence in writing and speaking. Includes links to websites with games and activiites to help children with their grammar, punctuation and writing.




The Orchard Book of Stories from the Ballet


Book Description

Retellings of ten of the most loved stories from the ballet.




Treasury of Bedtime Stories


Book Description

A stunning collection of favourite bedtime stories from one of the world's best-loved storytellers. With gorgeous full-colour illustrations by Becky Cameron throughout. Both a gorgeous collection for fans of Enid Blyton and a striking introduction to her work for new readers, this glorious collection contains over 300 pages of beautifully illustrated short stories to read and share at bedtime. Each short story stands alone and takes the reader on a brand-new adventure. From the pixie seamstress who makes dresses for the Fairy Queen, to the little boy who turns into a steam engine, meet a host of magic and memorable characters, brought to life by Becky Cameron's charming illustrations. The stories appeared in magazines and anthologies published between 1920-1960 and some are collected here for the first time! Look out for these other gorgeous Enid Blyton gift books: Enid Blyton's Magical Treasury The Famous Five Treasury Jolly Good Food (a children's cook book) Favourite Stories from Enid Blyton * Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.