Anna Pavlova
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Anna Pavlova

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Sue Downing (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Rejected by the Imperial Ballet, a young dancer's determination leads her to global fame.

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32 pages· 510 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Anna Pavlova dreams of ballet, but rejection from the Imperial Ballet tests her resolve. Undeterred, she perseveres, eventually captivating audiences worldwide with her own company. Can her passion overcome all obstacles?

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling 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 best-selling 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!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
510
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about famous womenBooks about overcoming adversityBooks about danceBooks about balletBooks about performing arts
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Published
November 1, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711271128

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