Retellings of ten of the most loved stories from the ballet.

Beloved by all little girls, ballet stories enchant and open a world of magic. This collection of eight favourite ballet stories is filled with that magic and promise. The stories and sparkling illustrations will delight for years.

Everyone's favorite ballets in story form: The Nutcracker, Giselle, The Firebird, Swan Lake, and others.

Relates the stories of ten ballets including works by Tchaikovsky, Delibes, Adam, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky.

Children love to listen to stories. Now their favorite Dorling Kindersley childrenOtilde;s books are available in convenient book-and-tape packages that are perfect for the car or anywhere. With more than 60 minutes of audio on each tape, these packages will be favorites of children and parents alike. The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories features narration by Darcey Bussell, principal dancer with LondonOtilde;s Royal Ballet, with musical selections from each ballet. Also Available with CD. The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories features narration by Darcey Bussell, principal dancer with LondonOtilde;s Royal Ballet, with musical selections from each ballet. Also Available with CD.

Ballerina Darcey Bussell’s favourite ballet stories, old and new, will delight budding ballerinas everywhere. The collection includes classic ballet-story authors such as Noel Streatfield, Jean Richardson, Larna Hill and Rummer Godden, and contemporary and new stories commissioned from Jean Ure, Joan Aiken and Margaret Mahy.