DK Read & Listen: Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories [Paperback]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Read & Listen Books

Stories to go!

Children love to listen to stories. Now their favorite Dorling Kindersley children's books are available in convenient book-and-tape packages that are perfect for the car or anywhere. With more than 60 minutes of audio on each tape, these packages will be favorites of children and parents alike. The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories features narration by Darcey Bussell, principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet, with musical selections from each ballet. Also Available with CD. The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories features narration by Darcey Bussell, principal dancer with London's Royal Ballet, with musical selections from each ballet. Also Available with CD.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; Pap/Cas edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789454661
• ISBN-13: 978-0789454669
• Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Five Classic Ballets - An Introduction, September 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: DK Read & Listen: Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories (Paperback)

This is a perfect introduction for the young, serious balletstudent to THE classic ballets: The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Coppelia, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. It tells the story(s) AS DANCED, an important difference for a student of dance. Ms. Bussell's personal comments and pictures ignite a young dancer's dreams of a professional career. My daughter just turned ten and the detail was appropriate for her reading and interest level. Although the read-along-feature makes it look like it's for younger readers, I think ten is the youngest age I'd recommend unless you have an EXCEPTIONAL reader who also LOVES ballet. This review is based on the book. I haven't had a chance to listen to the audio yet; it's available on cassette or CD. Amazon's price was the best...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book/cd, February 10, 2006

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Carol A. Duber (chagrin falls, ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DK Read & Listen: Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories (DK Read & Listen) (Paperback)

I bought this for my 5yr old daughter who is taking ballet lessons. It is a charming informative book with wonderful photos and drawings. I think children older than 4-8(amazon's recommendation) would also enjoy this item.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, October 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: DK Read & Listen: Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories (DK Read & Listen) (Paperback)

This is a lovely little book with great pictures which has really helped my daughter learn moves and draw them. The stories are well written and it's great that a currently popular ballet dancer helped with it, not one retiring and probably never heard from again. I reccomend this book for people who like ballet and the stories, it a great book to read to children!