Features
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 32 pages
- Published by: Candlewick September 11, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0763634670
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0763634674
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Book Dimensions:
11.9 x 9.8 x 2 inches
- Weighs: 1.6 pounds
Reader Reviews
This is a wonderful set. The details of the design are amazing. There is a drawer to hold the book, backdrops, and characters which makes it easy to keep everything together. It folds out easily into a stage and the backdrops are a breeze to slide into place. The dancers are on long sticks so they may be moved around the stage from above and there are holes in the stage so that characters may "stand" while other characters are in play. Everything came preassembled and it was ready to be played with right out of the box. As if all of this wasn't good enough, there is a great book that comes along with it. It not only tells the story of the ballet in a simple narrative, it also has information about the story's history, the composer, and the choreographer. At the beginning of each new scene, the book shows the reader what characters and what backdrop should be used and the book even cues what track on the accompanying CD should be played! The illustrations are beautiful and the book can be enjoyed on its own without the play set. My daughter is ten and she loves it; I certainly wouldn't think that eight is the oldest age that this set can be enjoyed. If a child is a serious student of ballet, I would expand the age range to the early teens. After seeing my daughter's copy, her repertory teacher is ordering it to use in company classes. If you are buying something for a child who is interested in ballet, I definitely recommend this product.
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