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The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories
Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, Juliet Stevenson, Barefoot Books
Audible Audiobook (Barefoot Books, Jan. 8, 2010)Watch the curtain rise on these dramatic and beautiful ballets. The stories in this collection feature magic and comedy, drama and adventure, and are accompanied by a brief history of classical ballet, as well as historical details of the composition, choreography and early performances of each ballet.
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The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera
Shahrukh Husain, Miranda Richardson, Barefoot Books
Audiobook (Barefoot Books, Jan. 6, 2010)Watch as the curtains open and the opera begins. The seven operatic stories in this beautiful collection are each proceeded by an introduction about the origins of the story. There are also extensive notes about opera houses, behind-the-scenes terminology, famous opera houses and composers, and more.
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The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories
Jane Yolen, Heidi E Y Stemple
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Sept. 1, 2010)Say it with dance! This gorgeous collection of stories from eight cultures will enchant young dancers. These eight stories each have a different dance as their central theme. End-notes explain the steps for each of the dances. Stunningly narrated by Juliet Stevenson.
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The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Rebecca Guay
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Nov. 1, 2009)Let yourself be drawn into the fascinating world of dance with these exciting and accessible tales from the world s most famous ballets, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. This beautiful anthology is the ideal way to introduce youngsters to one of the most intriguing and graceful forms of dance that exists today.
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The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories
Jane Yolen
Hardcover (Barefoot Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 2010)HARDCOVER
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The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera
Shahrukh Husain, Shackle Shahrukh Husain, James Mayhew
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Sept. 1, 1999)A beautiful collection of seven accessible opera tales includes Britten's "The Little Sweep," Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Rimsky-Korsakov's "Christmas Eve," and others, demystifying the drama behind one of the world's most beloved art forms. 17,000 first printing.
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The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Rebecca Guay, Rebecca Guay-Mitchell
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Sept. 1, 2004)Let yourself be drawn into the magical world of the dance with this sumptuous anthology. Love, laughter, betrayal, adventure and tragedy intertwine to create stories that will reach deep into the heart and dreams of the reader. The story of "The Sleeping Beauty" will whisk you away to the thorny castle where Princess Aurora awaits her prince; the comedy and confusion of "Coppélia" will delight you, and the magical adventures of Clara in "The Nutcracker" will entrance you.Featuring a brief history of classical ballet, as well as historical details of each dance, composition, choreography and early performances, this book will captivate anyone with a love of this awe-inspiring art.
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The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Stars
Juliet Sharman Burke, Jackie Morris
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Sept. 16, 1996)None
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The Barefoot Books of Stories from the Opera
Shahrukh Husain, James Mayhew, Miranda Richardson
Paperback (Barefoot Books, Sept. 30, 2015)With vivid language, lots of facts for music lovers and beautiful illustrations, this expansive gift book introduces youngsters to seven of the world's best-loved operas in a delightful way.
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The Barefoot Book of Faeries
Tanya Robyn Batt, Gail Newey
Paperback (Barefoot Books, Sept. 30, 2015)Influenced by writers and artists from the Victorian era, this lovely anthology introduces children to all kinds of fairies: elves, pixies, leprechauns and hobgoblins. The collection of stories, poems and snippets of fairy lore come from Britain and Ireland.
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Barefoot Book of Stories from the Silk Road
Cherry Gilchrist, Nilesh Mistry
Hardcover (Gardners Books, Aug. 31, 1999)Rare Book
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The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Sea
James Riordan, Amanda Hall
Hardcover (Barefoot Books, Sept. 15, 1996)This collection of folk tales revolves around an awe and respect for the sea's power. Some pose age old questions such as "Why the Sea is Salty", others like "The Little Mermaid" convey the fear of evil sea spirits, mermaids and giants in an otherwise unknown time.