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A Treasury of Ballet Stories Caryl Hart

A Treasury of Ballet Stories By Caryl Hart

A Treasury of Ballet Stories by Caryl Hart


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Summary

A unique and richly illustrated gift book featuring four classic stories from the ballet.

A Treasury of Ballet Stories Summary

A Treasury of Ballet Stories: Four Captivating Retellings by Caryl Hart

Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith.

Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up.

With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre. A book to treasure and share.

Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker.

A Treasury of Ballet Stories Reviews

Discover the special world of classical ballet told through these four beautifully crafted stories and magical illustrations. A delightful interpretation * Xander Parish OBE, former Principle Dancer for Mariinsky Ballet *

About Caryl Hart

Caryl Hart is a full-time children's writer, who enjoys running creative events and workshops at schools, libraries and festivals. Her first picture book, Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate! won two regional awards, and was shortlisted for a third. Her Princess series, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, has sold over 220,000 copies worldwide. She lives in Sheffield with her husband and two daughters and a dog called Roo. When she's not writing she can be spotted hiking in the Peak District with Roo, swimming, chatting and sitting in cafes with a well-earned pot of tea.

Briony May Smith grew up in Sandhurst in Berkshire, playing in the garden with her younger brother and sister. She studied Illustration at Falmouth University, where she graduated with a 1st Class BA (Hons) and was Highly Commended for the Macmillan Children's book prize in 2013 and 2014. She has worked on concept art and character designs for animation and advertising and her books have been translated into over 20 languages. She now lives in Devon, where she is constantly inspired by her rural surroundings and beautiful coastline. Her work day mainly consists of writing, drawing and illustrating, interrupted only when her dog, Finbar, demands his walk.

Additional information

NGR9781529074321
9781529074321
1529074320
A Treasury of Ballet Stories: Four Captivating Retellings by Caryl Hart
New
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
2023-10-19
96
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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