Looking for excellent children's books about ballet? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
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Ellen's secret bonds her to Austine, but a mistake threatens their friendship. Can she make amends?
Nina's mom must find her among many butterflies at the dance show. Can she do it?
Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.
Uncover magical pop-up scenes in a Nutcracker adventure.
Kittens disrupt a Parisian ballet, causing chaos and wonder.
Enter a magical realm where dance and holiday spirit come alive.
A Nutcracker doll springs to life, leading a girl on a magical Christmas adventure.
A boy defies stereotypes to pursue his ballet dreams.
Experience a modern ballet retelling of The Sleeping Beauty with stunning illustrations.
The Berenstain Bears discover magic in a nutcracker gift.
Sturdy, inviting books about ballet for the youngest readers and listeners.
A young dancer faces her first recital. Will she shine on stage?
Discover dance through The Nutcracker's enchanting characters.
A reluctant bear must leap in ballet, but her secret underpants hold her back.
Enchanted toys come alive, revealing the power of kindness.
Discover ballet's magic with rhymes and charming illustrations.
A girl must break a spell to save her enchanted Nutcracker.
Discover classic tales through simple words and charming scenes.
Join a magical journey to the Land of Sweets with Clara and her nutcracker doll.
Dance through classic ballets with your fingers.
Join toddler ballerinas in a magical Nutcracker adventure.
Explore the joyful world of Angelina Ballerina and her many loves.
Illustrated read-alouds about ballet for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A dancer defies racial barriers to achieve her dreams without compromising her values.
Boys defy stereotypes, embracing ballet with passion and strength.
A girl's first ballet sparks dreams of becoming a legendary dancer.
Embark on a magical Christmas Eve with a Nutcracker adventure.
A young dancer dreams into Swan Lake, meeting a cursed princess.
A dancer defies odds to make history on the ballet stage.
Time spins out of control in a magical land. Can a young dancer restore balance?
A young girl named Nancy auditions for a ballet and learns to deal with disappointment and jealousy when her best friend gets a better part.
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker through a vibrant ballet-inspired picture book.
A nutcracker transforms, leading Marie on an unforgettable winter adventure in a magical land.
A zombie's ballet debut faces stage fright and spooky surprises.
A ballerina must save a magical land from a mischievous rat's plot.
Longer stories about ballet for developing and independent readers.
Rivals clash over ballet and soccer, but a mishap might unite them.
A boy uncovers hidden talents at his sister's ballet classes.
A young vampire-fairy girl and her best friend, a pink rabbit, go on a school trip to see a ballet performance of Alice in Wonderland, where they meet the famous ballerina Tatiana Tutu and help her in a time of need.
A ballet competition in Italy hides a sinister plot. Can the Thea Sisters uncover the truth?
Ella's ballet dreams are challenged by a new gymnastics craze. Will she follow her heart or the crowd?
A mouse dancer and a young girl must save a ballet from disaster.
Jack Frost steals magic, threatening Christmas ballet shows. Can Rachel and Kirsty save the day?
Two friends try to escape their ballet class by running away to the aquarium, but things don't go as planned.
A new ballet school, jealous classmates, and a kitten change everything.
A ballerina defies blindness to dance on the world stage.
The life story of a Native American ballerina who rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s.
Can Isabelle overcome self-doubt and help her sister while perfecting her ballet performance?
