Relates the story of the popular ballet, in which a little girl travels with the Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets.

Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.

An illustrated retelling of seven stories that have been the basis of famous ballets with notes on the origins of each story and on the music composed for them. Includes "Petrushka," "Swan Lake," "Cinderella," "Giselle," "The Nutcracker," "Stone Flower," and "Sleeping Beauty."

Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially retold for readers today

The stories of six ballets, including "Swan Lake," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Firebird."

Presents the stories of 14 traditional and modern works of ballet. Includes photographs of recent productions and historical notes about the music, choreography, and origins of the tales on which the ballets are based.

"A charmingly illustrated exploration of The Nutcracker ballet, from the story to the characters to the music, for kids aged 8 - 12 to enjoy"--

Retellings of the stories of several of the great ballets, including Giselle, Coppelia, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The nutcracker, and The firebird. Also includes facts about each ballet.