B Is for Ballet

Written by John Robert Allman · Illustrated by Rachael Dean

A rhyming trip from A to Z through the steps, stars and stories of ballet.

48 pages· AD1020L· AR ~6.9

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Bookroo's summary

From arabesque to Baryshnikov to Coppelia, this rhyming alphabet book celebrates the world of ballet one letter at a time. Made with the American Ballet Theatre, it introduces famous dancers, classic ballets, positions and dance terms through playful wordplay and sweeping illustrations, for young dancers and longtime fans alike.

From the publisher

An A to Z celebration of the world of ballet, from the renowned American Ballet Theatre. A is for arabesque, B is for Baryshnikov, and C is for Coppélia in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming, alphabetic picture book, filled with ballet stars, dances, positions, and terminology. Written by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra: Broadway’s Leading Ladies from A to Z, the dazzling, creative wordplay forms a graceful pas de deux with the stylish, swooping lines and rich color of the sumptuous illustrations. In partnership with the American Ballet Theatre, here is the perfect gift for any ballet fan, from children just starting ballet to adults who avidly follow this graceful artform.

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