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The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories

by Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple · 2004 · 96 pages

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Readers are drawn into the fascinating world of dance with this beautifully illustrated anthology of tales from some of the world's most famous ballets, including "Swan Lake, The Nutcracker," and "Sleeping Beauty." Full color.

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Genre
fantasyfairy taleromance
Themes
art
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 96 pages

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