<p><b>A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet stories</b><br>From <i>Swan Lake</i> to <i>The Firebird</i>, and <i>The Nutcracker </i>to <i>Copp</i>¿>lia</i>, 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!</p>