A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet stories
From Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppélia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O'Hara's characterful illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the ballet ... certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!

"Perfect for small ballet fans […] told with assured, absorbing interest and illustrated with delicate porcelain charm." - Guardian

"The sinister undertones of Swan Lake, the weaving of the spell that binds Sleeping Beauty for 100 years, the love story at the heart of Giselle and the power of the Firebird will enchant all those who read or listen to these powerful stories." - LoveReading4Kids

"[…]delightful compendium that balances the traditional with some contemporary touches. Delicately illustrated." - Sally Morris' children's books of the year, Daily Mail

"A retelling of seven famous ballets, with sumptuous illustrations. A must for ballet fans." - Irish Independent

"good prep for a ballet and the illustrations by Lauren O’Hara are charming." - Evening Standard