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Dress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with
swirling snowflakes and having their wishes granted by their fairy
godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker
Dolly Dressing series.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Little Anna fell in love with
ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of
just nine-years-old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet!
But... she was rejected. The set-back didn't stop Anna - she
auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company.
Although ballet was her passion, it didn't always come easily to
her, and she worked fiercely to become the best. After her training
was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own
company with which she toured the world. The story of Anna Pavlova,
one of the greatest dancers to have ever lived, teaches us that
with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and
extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the star's life. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational
games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers
and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
From street dance to samba, ballroom to ballet, dress the dolls for
a variety of dances in this lively sticker book. Perfect for young
lovers of dance, there are over 300 stickers of clothes, costumes
and accessories to get the dolls ready for different kinds of
dancing.
The Times Children's Book of the Week
Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity.
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Starlet Rivals
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Puneet Bhandal; Cover design or artwork by Jen Khatun
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From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated
first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical
tunes from the story books. While other books in the series play
famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra
title, young readers can now play the tunes themselves! Color and
shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy
8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to
play music with this simple method. For best results, playing
readers the original piece first is recommended so children can
familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune. Each song
includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of
the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All
the favourite characters from the series are there to encourage
young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a
piano. I Can Play: The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - The
Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky) The Dance of the Reed Flutes - The
Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky) Flight of the Swans - Swan Lake
(Tchaikovsky) Dance of the Cygnets - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky) Royal
March of the Lions - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens) The
Elephant - The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens) The Swan - The
Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens) Spring Dawn Chorus - The Four
Seasons (Vivaldi) Readers should press firmly on the pages to
activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of
making music!
Are you ready to do the unicorn dance? This magical novelty book is
guaranteed to get little children moving. It features a different
group of dancing unicorns on each page, with a lively tune for
children to dance along to. The inviting text explains one very
simple dance move to go with each tune, and then at the end they
put them all together and do the whole dance while the unicorns
neigh and sparkle.
Big dreams, rivalries and romance collide in this must-read YA
novel for K-pop fans everywhere! 'I'm still giddy over this
electrifying, big-hearted, all-kill smash of a debut. I couldn't
put it down.' BECKY ALBERTALLI, author of Simon vs. the Homo
Sapiens Agenda 'The delectable K-pop confessional we've all been
waiting for ... frothy bubble tea of a book.' NEW YORK TIMES '[A]
riveting tale of friendship, love, and passion' TEEN VOGUE Candace
is your average Korean-American teen - who can't believe her luck
when she's picked from thousands of auditionees to travel to Seoul
and train to become a K-pop star. There's only one problem: she's
really not cut out for it. The language is hard, the girls are
mean, and the number-one rule is NO DATING - which proves
impossible after she meets superstar idol One.J and fellow trainee
YoungBae. In the battle to debut, Candace must decide whether a
spot in the most hyped K-pop girl group of all time is really worth
risking everything ... A YA romantic coming-of-age novel about big
dreams, rivalries and friendship, set against the vibrant landscape
of Seoul, South Korea For fans of Jessica Jung's Shine, Axie Oh's
XOXO and Lyla Lee's I'll Be the One A must for any K-pop fan: a
behind-the-scenes look at the Korean pop industry, whilst exploring
themes of expectations, female empowerment and determination Author
Stephan Lee is a Korean-American writer, YA enthusiast and ardent
K-pop fan!
The pirates Adam, Amy and Ali are tired of their quiet life on Cutlass
Island and wish that they could go and live in the exciting, big city.
So when they spot a ship, they climb on board and hide in a hamper
filled with costumes... and tutus! Soon they're on an adventure filled
with sea monsters, ballet dancers and a swindling pirate. Will they
ever make it ashore?
This swashbuckling, adventure-filled tale from bestselling author
Saviour Pirotta is perfect for children who are learning to read by
themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from
Erica Salcedo and quirky characters young readers will find hard to
resist.
Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading,
with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson.
They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside
cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for
activities related to the stories.
Book Band: Purple
Ideal for ages 6+
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Black Swans
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Laurel Van Der Linde; Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
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What If It's Us
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Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli
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From bestselling authors Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda) and Adam Silvera (They Both Die At The End) comes a New York love story with a difference...
Meet Ben and Arthur. Ben is a battered dreamer who’s shipping his ex-boyfriend’s things back to him. Arthur is new to New York and struggling to fit in. After an memorable meet-cute in a New York post office, the boys lose touch only be be brought back together via a 'missed connection' advert. Is it fate? It looks like it. But after a series of disastrous first dates, Ben and Arthur may have to accept the universe should’ve minded its business.
Superstar DJ Sam Francisco and his feline friends are throwing the
best party. But the music is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. He sends
his dogs to shut it down. Then pest control, the firebrigade and
the police! When Bill pulls the plug things look bleak, but luckily
it's the people (and the cats) who make a party, not the fancy
equipment.
This classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about
chasing your dreams even when things don't turn out perfectly is
back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Angelina
Ballerina has always dreamed of being the star of a show, and the
Mouseland Dance Festival is her chance! Angelina practices her
dance routine constantly. She even rehearses on her grandparents'
canal boat on the way to the festival. But when Angelina
accidentally ruins her costume with her nonstop dancing, will she
still get to be the star of the show? (c) 2023 Helen Craig Ltd and
Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and
the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment
Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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Luna Loves Dance
(Paperback)
Joseph Coelho; Illustrated by Fiona Lumbers
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Discover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever
your culture, ability or style with Luna, by award-winning
Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the third book in
the Luna Loves... series. When Luna dances, she feels like the
world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight
sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she
ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real
dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise? Celebrate
every culture and every style of dance with Luna, featuring a
glorious fold out carnival page. Other books in the Luna Loves...
series: Luna Loves Library Day Luna Loves Art Luna Loves Books
Pack your bag for ballet class with Angelina Ballerina in this
interactive novelty book--featuring three lift-the-flaps, a foil
mirror, and a pop-up finale! More than anything, Angelina loves to
dance. Her dream is to become a prima ballerina one day! But first,
Angelina has to get to dance recital to practice for a big
performance. Like every serious dancer, Angelina needs her trusted
ballet bag to carry all her dance essentials, plus everything in
between! (c)2021 Helen Craig Ltd. and Katharine Holabird. The
Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo
are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird and
Helen Craig.
New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the life of Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest male
ballet dancers of all time. Rudolf fell in love with dance as a
child. But he was not allowed to go to ballet school until he was
17. There, he had to make up for lost time and hone his skills to
compete with the other dancers. As a professional, he dazzled
audiences with sensational performances and star power. He went on
to become a world-renowned choreographer and master of perfection
in dance. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
dancer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of
books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding
people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All
of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child
with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to
children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are
told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and
toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection
of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games
and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the
lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Angelina Ballerina trades ballet slippers for ice skates in this
sweet original board book featuring a sparkly foil cover-a perfect
winter gift for young dancers and skaters alike! It is the first
day of winter, which means one thing for Angelina: ice-skating at
Miller's Pond! Then she finds out that the rink is closed because
of snow. Has Angelina missed her chance to twirl across the ice?
(c) 2020 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina
Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are
trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and
Helen Craig.
A beautiful sticker book full of stunning costumes and dramatic
dance scenes to enchant budding ballerinas. Dress the ballerinas
for their performances in famous ballets such as Sleeping Beauty
and The Nutcracker, as well as backstage scenes, rehearsals and
more.
A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet stories
From Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppelia,
Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her
timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly
complemented by Lauren O'Hara's characterful illustrations, which
strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and
the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the
ballet ... certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!
Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical
retelling of the ballet - push the button on each beautiful scene
to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's
score. This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and an evil
sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince
Siegfried's 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends
when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop
having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried
dreams of running away. He follows an enchanting flock of swans to
a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to
dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette,
who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day
and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von
Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in
love. The story follows Prince Siegfried as he attends his birthday
party, is tricked into proposing to Von Rothbart's daughter Odile
and returns to the lake to battle the evil sorcerer. Will the
prince be reunited with his swan princess? As you and your little
one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons
to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet's music. Readers should press
firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive
learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.
At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer,
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of
Swan Lake. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and,
for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and
musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines
musical terms. The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to
life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of
classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with
10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical
scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can
play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand
piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic
Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping
Beauty, The Nutcracker and Four Seasons in One Day. Manufacturer's
note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before
use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work,
which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10
seconds long. The perfect primer to introduce children to classical
music.
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Cindergorilla
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Gareth P. Jones; Illustrated by Loretta Schauer
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Love fairy tales? Love animals? Love laugh-out-loud storytelling?
Look no further! Cindergorilla loves to dance. She longs to go to
the Saturday Night Disco Ball, where the other gorillas strut their
stuff, but her horrid aunt and cousins, Gertrude and Grace always
say no. Instead Cindergorilla must stay home and do the housework!
But all that changes when Cinder gets a visit from her Hairy
Godmother . . . The second hilarious title in a fun-filled
fairytale series with empowering messages for young readers!
Perfect for fans of The Fairytale Hairdresser and The Lion Inside
series. Look out for: Rabunzel Coming soon: Snowy White
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