I bought this book recently, I like to buy books with lovely illustrations and wonderful stories, so this one appealed to me immensely. As I've said before I love ballet, I love theatre, and most of all I love folk and fairy tales. The Orchard Book of Stories from the Ballet was first published in 1994, however my copy is the 2003 edition and is written by Gerald McCaughrean. As far as I am aware, beyond the cover art, the editions are identical. The ISBN is 1 8362 298 X. Orchard do many educational books, that are very much similar to Osborne books, although I must admit I still prefer Osborne's abounding range.
Angela Barrett's illustrations from outset are incredible.
Love this image of the sun glistening across the water in Swan Lake.
Coppelia
Ultimately, the book ten ballet stories including Romeo and Juliet, La Sylphide and Petrouchka.
A very haunting image from Gisele.
Have I mentioned how much I love The Nutcracker?!
This image from The Firebird is probably my favourite in the entire book. If you love her illustrations I would suggest you check out her illustrations in Josephine Poole's picture book Anne Frank. Very moving.
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