Opera and Ballet Box

Noelle of the Nutcracker

A ballerina doll in a toy shop window dreams of becoming alive and dancing on the stage. Her dream comes true when she is purchased by Clara, the leading girl in the ballet. A delightful story for any child who has seen the ballet. By Pamela Jane and illustrated by Jan Brett.

SHP277
Ages 7-14, 60 pages, hardcover, $16.95

The Nutcracker Ballet
Softcover Book

The Russian born artist Vladmir Vagin elegantly recreates the production’s 19th -century setting. The story is retold with all of its charm and magic. Perfect for any child that might see this ballet.

SHP230
Ages 5-9, 32 pages, softcover, $5.99

Ballet Stories

The magic of ballet is evoked in these enchanting stories presented with many musical excerpts from the ballets themselves. Jenny Agutter, a dancer and actress, reads the stories of Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppelia, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty in an engaging style.

SHP733
All ages, 2 CD Set, $19.95

Coppelia

The famous ballerina Margot Fonteyn retells the fascinating story of A dollmaker who cleverly schemes to pass his most beautiful doll off as a real girl, but is outwitted by the townspeople. Large colorful paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher combine to make this book a treaure of your library.

SHP278
Ages 7-14, 36 pages, hardcover, $17.95

Becoming a Ballerina

Susan Jaffe, one of America’s leading ballerinas, produces a book for every girl who dreams of dancing. Wonderful photographs of a young girl in ballet class, practicing, posing, streaching, dreaming and performing!

SHP279
Ages 8-14, 36 pages, hardcover, $19.95

Ballet

A large and colorful book about ballet that will entrance any aspiring dancer. 61 pages of illustrations, diagrams and text discussing the history, costumes, steps and scenery, along with a clear explanation of both the work, as well as the excitement of the dance world.

SHP229
Ages 8-14, 61 pages, softcover, $10.95

HONK!

A very funny book about a “Prima Swanerina” Mimi, an ambitious swan, peers through a window at the Paris Opera and is smitten with the desire to be in the ballet. She is thrown out the door repeatedly until her perserverance finally earns her a part in “Swan Lake” You will want to read this many times!

SHP280
Ages 4-10, 30 pages, softcover, $5.99