A collection of seven classic stories that inspired famous ballets, including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Coppelia, beautifully presented with a clothbound spine and ribbon marker. Children will be enchanted by the gorgeous illustrations that accompany each tale, showing handsome princes, fair maidens, and fairies both wicked and wise. A wonderful journey into the magical world of ballet. Includes internet links to websites with video clips of dancers performing the ballets.

A collection of classic stories featuring a host of much-loved animal characters in a beautifully illustrated story book, perfect for sharing with children at bedtime. How did the elephant get its trunk? Can three little pigs escape from the big, bad wolf? And is the sky really falling on Chicken Licken? Includes well-known folktales from around the world.