Publisher's Synopsis
""The First Book of Ballet"" by Noel Streatfeild is a children's book that introduces the world of ballet to young readers. The book follows the story of three children, Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, who are adopted by an eccentric and kind-hearted man named Uncle Matthew. The girls are enrolled in Madame Fidolia's Ballet School, where they learn the basics of ballet, including positions, steps, and terminology. Throughout the book, the girls encounter various challenges, such as stage fright, injury, and competition, but they persevere and ultimately succeed in their ballet careers. The book also provides historical context and information about famous ballets and dancers, making it an educational and engaging read for young readers interested in dance. Overall, ""The First Book of Ballet"" is a charming and inspiring story about the power of hard work, determination, and passion.A Little Girl, Enraptured By Her First Ballet And Determined To Take Ballet Training, Learns The Hard Work And Discipline Involved In This Art. Includes Exercises And Steps, A History Of Ballet, And Stories Of Classic Ballets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
