My First Ballet Book

by Kate Castle, Anna du Boisson (Contributor), Catherine Brereton (Senior Editor)

Because every prima ballerina started at the beginning! Perfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a child's first class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a performance. Clear information about what to expect as a young dancer―from what to wear to how to perfect positions―is combined with an inspirational look ahead to the turns, leaps, and arabesques that build from these first steps. The book is full of hints, tips, and step-by-step instructions that will help every child make the most of his or her ballet classes.

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction

48 pages, Hardcover

First published September 18, 2006

Reviews

[Barbara]

GREAT for showing in pictures steps for a preschooler to practice while also showing lots of "pretty ballerinas" in costume.

[Melissa]

More in depth than my preschooler could handle, but she loved talking through all the pictures.

[Angela Franco]

Un libro fantástico para las pequeñas que se inician en el mundo del ballet. Lo recomendaría para edades 6+