The magic of ballet is brought to life in this instructional and fun picture book In this invitation to ballet, young readers learn all about what happens in ballet class. Works of art by French Impressionist Edgar Degas bring the ballet vividly to life, while illustrations by Rachel Isadora picture modern-day girls and boys practicing ballet positions and steps. Complete with a brief history of ballet and a biography of Edgar Degas, Invitation to Ballet is sure to delight every child who dreams of one day becoming a world-class dancer.
About the Author
Carolyn Vaughan is an author and former editor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Rachel Isadora is a former ballerina and a winning creator of children’s books.
ISBN: 9781419702600
ISBN-10: 1419702602
Audience:
Children
For Ages: 6 - 9 years old
For Grades: 1 - 4
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 32
Published: 1st April 2012
Publisher: Abrams
Dimensions (cm): 28.0 x 21.8
x 0.9
Weight (kg): 0.454