Books with author Brenda Sneathen Mattox

The many youngsters who love ballet — and love to color as well — will treasure this elegant coloring book. Charmingly rendered illustrations depict classic costumes and characters from such popular ballets as Swan Lake, Petrouchka, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Cinderella, Coppélia, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Firebird.Captions contain the title of the ballet, the names of the choreographer and composer, and the year the ballet was first performed. Also included is a brief explanation of the story and/or characters depicted.A delight for colorists of all ages, this book will also introduce young ballet fans to a number of popular selections from the modern ballet repertoire.

Generations ago, only a few youngsters were fortunate enough to play with the lovely dolls depicted in the pages of this coloring book. Today, these elegant dolls, created from a variety of materials and with engaging, hand-painted faces, have become highly valued antiques.Artist Brenda Sneathen Mattox has painstakingly re-created a rich selection of nineteenth-century dolls for today's youngsters (and the young at heart) to enjoy. Thirty full-page, ready-to-color illustrations present these rare dolls in authentic period costumes. Included are captivating Jumeau dolls with long, curly tresses; a Bru lady doll with a fashionable hat and high-necked dress, ca. 1870; a French fashion bride of the 1870s; a French walking doll with a feathered hat, ca. 1880; an engaging, wide-eyed bisque "googly"; a Simon and Halbig and a Kestner doll, both with long hair; a François Gaultier-type doll in a stylish ensemble; and many more. Seven dolls are shown in full color on the covers.These beautifully drawn portraits of irresistible playthings — all identified in brief captions — will delight not only coloring book fans, but doll collectors and antique enthusiasts as well.

Life among members of early nineteenth-century British society comes delightfully alive in this charmingly rendered paper doll collection. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's classic tale of romance set in the English countryside, is recalled with the help of eight attractive figures, among them the engaging Bennet sisters — Elizabeth, Jane, and Lydia; Mrs. Bennet, their mother (whose sole occupation seems to be finding suitable husbands for her daughters); Mr. Bingley, an eligible bachelor; Mr. Darcy, a proud and proper gentleman; Lady Catherine, Darcy's haughty aunt; and Mr. Wickham, a dashing regimental officer.A wardrobe of 48 period costumes takes the colorful characters from afternoon teas and weekend visits to neighborhood balls and a family wedding. Included are long-sleeved, Empire-styled dresses for the Bennet ladies to wear to church, along with simple daytime outfits topped by aprons for gardening; elegant evening attire for the ball at Netherfield, splendid bridal gowns edged with ruffles and lace for Jane and Elizabeth, and more. For the men, there are formal evening clothes, lengthy greatcoats, a military uniform, and fashionable morning coats, breeches, and top boots.This charming collection will not only delight fans of the Austen novel — and motion picture — but will also thrill paper doll enthusiasts of all ages.

The delightful story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker comes to life with the help of a few crayons, felt-tip pens, or other coloring media. All the wonderful characters and scenes are here: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house: Clara, together with the Nutcracker Prince; the dancing Sugar Plum Fairy, adventures in Toyland, and more. Lovers of the beloved holiday tale as well as ballet fans of all ages will treasure this captivating collection of drawings.

Corsets became essential to stylish attire more than 500 years ago, and their influence lingers to this day. These three dolls—two ladies and a gentleman "dandy"—model a wardrobe of 29 historically accurate costumes that reflect the impact of lingerie on modern couture. Side-by-side comparisons of outfits and the underpinnings that inspired them range from variations on a sixteenth-century "bodie" and "waspies" of the 1950s to the twenty-first-century trend of underwear as outerwear.

These four alluring paper dolls model a collection of striking red outfits associated with actresses, singers, and other high-profile women. More than 40 costumes, each accompanied by a caption identifying the designer and wearer, include an Armani gown (Penelope Cruz), Elie Saab original (Rihanna), Alexander McQueen frock (Kate Middleton), and dozens of others.

Skaters at all levels of expertise, arrayed in eye-catching costumes, demonstrate a variety of moves — from a trio of engaging youngsters in fur-trimmed hats and coats to lovely young women in sequined outfits doing spins, glides, and other classic maneuvers. Great coloring fun for children five and up. 29 black-and-white illustrations.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 1/23/2004Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

Some fashion statements never go out of style, like blue jeans or the little black dress—others have their moment and are forgotten, occasionally enjoying a brief return decades later. This paper doll book presents a striking selection of transient looks, from Cyber-punk's futuristic appeal to the sweet nostalgia of Neo-Swing. Two dolls model a vivid wardrobe that includes trendy fads from Goth, Steampunk, Emo, Rockabilly, '80s Retro, and the Mad Men–inspired craze for '60s styles.