Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake by James Mayhew
Delight in an enchanting twist on the magical fairy tale of Swan Lake in this 3rd book in the Ella Bella Ballerina series--perfect for children who love fairy tales, princesses, and ballet!
Ella Bella loves her ballet class, which is conducted by the kindly Madame Rosa at an old theatre that seems touched by magic. Madame Rosa is preparing her class to dance in Tchaikovsky's classic Swan Lake, and as Ella learns the story and listens to the music she is transported in a dream into Swan Lake's setting. There, she meets Odette, a beautiful princess who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer.
- A happily-ever-after re-imagination of the classic Swan Lake story
- This beautiful volume's story is enhanced with James Mayhew's color illustrations
- A brief passage at the back of the book recounts the life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and his creation of the music for this famous ballet
James Mayhew studied at Maidstone College of Art and his first children's book, Katie's Picture Show was published in 1989. It's been firmly in print ever since, recognised universally as the original and best introduction to art for children. Many more titles have followed, and the series sells in museums and galleries all over the world, from the Met in New York, to the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris and beyond. He is also the creator of the much-loved Ella Bella Ballerina series, and many other titles. Alongside his work in publishing, James has devised and performed in a hugely successful series of concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and live art. From Peter and the Wolf, to Scheherazade, James has worked internationally with many different orchestras and musicians, creating illustrations in time to music. James grew up in Suffolk but now lives in Hertfordshire.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764164071 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764164074 |
| Title | Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake |
| Author | James Mayhew |
| Series | Ella Bella Ballerina |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Peterson's Guides,U.S. |
| Year published | 2011-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |