My First Ballet Book (My First)

Features

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 48 pages
• Published by: Kingfisher October 15, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0753460262
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0753460269
• Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.1 pounds

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3–Beginning with What is ballet? this book covers a different aspect of the dance on each spread, from what to wear to what goes on behind the scenes at a performance. Accurate, detailed color photographs depict a group of ethnically diverse children learning the fundamentals. At the more advanced levels, an older boy and girl demonstrate jumps, arabesques, and pas de deux. With each subject there are tips, such as definitions of French words used in ballet and the criteria for being ready to dance en pointe. The succinct text and myriad photographs make this an appealing guide.–Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA
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Product Review
School Library Journal
The succinct text and myriad photographs make this an appealing guide.

Reader Reviews
Expertly written by former Royal Ballet dancer Kate Castle, "My First Ballet Book: From Barres And Ballet Shoes To Plies And Performances" is effectively illustrated throughout with full color photography. This makes it an ideal introduction and guide to ballet for young readers into the wonderful, magical, thrilling world of dance. Along with seeing 'backstage', readers are provided with practical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and engaging background information that will solidly benefit aspiring young ballerinas. Very highly recommended for family, school, and community library collections, "My First Ballet Book" will prove an enduringly popular choice that is as engaging as it is informative. Comment | | (Report this)