 The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage by Edgar Degas is brought to life in this large-format picture book that will appeal to young dancers. Laura, a budding ballet student, is late to a dress rehearsal at the opera house and is transported in a dream to 19th century Paris, where she dances with the ballerinas in Degas’ painting. The story concludes with Degas’ painting and illuminating notes about the artist, his works, and where to see his pictures in Paris, New York, and around the world. Brightly colored pastel paintings are reminiscent of Degas’ masterpiece. mjw |
| Title: Little Ballerina: A Children’s Book Inspired by Degas Author: Helene Kerillis Illustrator: Lucie Albon Publisher: Prestel Publishing Copyright: 2011 Original Language: French Translator: Cynthia Hall, Stephanskirchen Original Title: Mysteres en Coulisse Original Publisher: L’Elan Vert, Paris Original Copyright: 2009 ISBN: 978-3-7913-7081-1 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 7-10 Genre: Picture book Book setting: Paris, France Author’s ethnicity: French Author’s residence: France Illustrator’s ethnicity: French Illustrator’s residence: France Subjects: Ballerinas, Ballet, Paris, Edgar Degas, France, Impressionism |
Little Ballerina: A Children’s Book Inspired by Degas
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