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I've tried to indicate which reading level each ballet book is best suited to. As every child is different you'll have to be the final judge. About my reading level definitions. Pre-reading means just that, what text there is must be read to the child. Emerging or beginning reader, double spaced lines, simple words, larger typeface, many illustrations: a visual as well as written book. Proficient or good reader; is capable of larger vocabulary and learning new words - can read paragraphs in pages with smaller typeface. Pre-teen is for older children who are comfortable reading books with a larger vocabulary. Here you'll find many good ballet books for children of all ages and reading levels.

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A Dancers World: An Introduction for Parents and Students by Margot Fonteyn A Young Dancers Apprenticeship: On Tour with the Moscow City Ballet by Olympia Dowd A Young Persons Guide to the Ballet by Noel Streatfeild Angelina Ballerina by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird Ballet by Kate Castle Ballet - an Illustrated History by Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp Ballet: First Steps to First Night, A Three-Dimensional Book by Craig Dodd and Shirley Soar Coppelia: The Story of the Ballet by Linda Jennings Diaghilevs Ballet Russes Paper Dolls in Full color by Tom Tierney Favorite Stories of the Ballet by James Gorden illust. by Victor Ambrus Footnotes Dancing the Worlds Best-Loved Ballets by Frank Augustyn and Shelly Tanaka Getting Started in Ballet by Anna Paskevska Imagine That - its Modern Dance by Stephanie Sorrine Lili at Ballet by Rachel Isadora My Ballet Diary by Rachel Isadora Noelle of the Nutcracker by Pamela Jane Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann trans. Ralph Manheim	Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffmann illust. by Roberto Innocenti Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet by Vivian Werner (retold by) Swan Lake by Nancy Ellison retold by Amy Ephron The Best Book of Ballet by Angela Wilkes The Book of Ballet by James Audsley The Firebird by Jane Yolen (retold by) The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories by Barbera Newman The Kingfisher Treasury of Ballet Stories by Caroline Plaisted (et al) The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann illust. Julie Paschkis The Pointe Book, Revised Edition by Janice Barringer and Sarah Schlesinger The Royal Book of Ballet by Shirley Goulden illust. By Maraja The Sleeping Beauty by Jean Richardson illust. By Francesca Crespi The Young Persons Guide to the Ballet by Anita Ganeri Understanding Ballet - from Classroom to Stage by John Gregory Zigzag Factfinders Ballet and Dance by Maggie Tucker


A Dancers World: An Introduction for Parents and Students by Margot Fonteyn Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Alfred A Knopf, Inc. , 1979 , 128 pages, Some photos - black and white
Filled with observations and advice by ballet legend Margot Fonteyn, covers all types of dance. Recommended for parents of ballet students, and beginners who are competent readers.
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A Young Dancers Apprenticeship: On Tour with the Moscow City Ballet by Olympia Dowd Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information The Millbrook press, Inc., Brookfield, Connecticut , 2003 , 127 pages, Extensive photos - color
At age 14 a Canadian girl, Olympia Dowd, goes off to apprentice and perform with the Moscow City Ballet. There is a little about her childhood before the big adventure, and a little after - but the main focus is her time with the Moscow City Ballet.
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A Young Persons Guide to the Ballet by Noel Streatfeild Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Fredrick Warne & Co. Ltd. , 1975 , 123 pages, Many photographs and illustrations - black and white
For advanced readers, a unique and infomative approach to learning about the ballet, some history, traditions, movements, styles, basic positions and movements.
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Angelina Ballerina by Helen Craig and Katherine Holabird Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Pleasant Company Publications , 2003 , 27 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
A series of books based on episodes from a childrens television series
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Ballet by Kate Castle Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Kingfisher , 1996 , 64 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Brief history, concepts, tips and pointers supported by photos and illustrations.
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Ballet - an Illustrated History by Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp Foreword / Preface Antoinette Sibley		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Homish Hamilton, Limited , 1992,1973 , 304 pages, Extensive photos - black and white
An exquisite text accompanied with many, many plates and photo's, a uniquely guided history book on ballet.
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Ballet: First Steps to First Night, A Three-Dimensional Book by Craig Dodd and Shirley Soar Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Sadie Fields Productions, Ltd., London , 1988, ? , 12 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Through the use of the 3-D (or pop-up) ballet images appear to actually leap from the pages of this book. A short survey of the ballet world from student in class to the ballets and performance.
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Coppelia: The Story of the Ballet by Linda Jennings Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Award Publications Limited , 1985, ? , 30 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
This childrens book on the ballet Coppelia has beautiful large illustrations on every page, illustrations are not in ballet character.
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Diaghilevs Ballet Russes Paper Dolls in Full color by Tom Tierney Foreword / Preface Author		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Dover , 1986 , 16 pages, Lavish artwork - color plates
32 costumes for 8 dolls. The dolls are famous dancers from the era.
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Favorite Stories of the Ballet by James Gorden illust. by Victor Ambrus Foreword / Preface Rudolf Nureyev		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Rand McNally and Company , 1984 , 124 pages, Extensive illustrations - two color and full color
Seven stories are told here in adapatation to the way the ballets are performend today. Beautifully illustrated. Includes short chapters on the music used in the ballets, and of the historical sources of the stories. For progressing to competent readers
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Footnotes Dancing the Worlds Best-Loved Ballets by Frank Augustyn and Shelly Tanaka Foreword / Preface Introduction by Frank Augustyn		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information The Millbrook press, Inc., Brookfield, Connecticut , 2001 , 96 pages, Extensive photos - black and white
Dedicated "For young dancers everywhere" a beautifully photographed and well written book on seven grand ballets. Filled with interviews, wit, humor, wisdom, some history, and many pointers.
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Getting Started in Ballet by Anna Paskevska Foreword / Preface Violette Verdy		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Oxford University Press , 1997 , 162 pages, Some Photos - black and white
Great book for parents, teachers, young dancers, anyone involved in the life of a young dancer
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Imagine That - its Modern Dance by Stephanie Sorrine Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Alfred A Knopf, Inc. , 1981 , 30 pages, Extensive photos - black and white
A toddlers book no reading necessary.
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Lili at Ballet by Rachel Isadora Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Paper Star, Penguin Putnam Books , 1993 , 30 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
A prelimenary introduction to ballet class and performance for young children, a very simple story, told largely by the watercolor images.
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My Ballet Diary by Rachel Isadora Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York , 1995 , 38 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
A fun idea - a ballet diary thats aleardy outlined for your child, 1st and 2nd year ballet of reading and writing ages.
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Noelle of the Nutcracker by Pamela Jane Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Houghton Mifflin Company , 1986 , 60 pages, Many illustrations - black and white
Christmas tale about a ballerina doll and young girl.
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Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann trans. Ralph Manheim Foreword / Preface Maurice Sendak		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Crown Publishers, Inc. New York , 1984 , 102 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Beautifully illustrated translation of this Christmas time classic for children and adults. If you don?t know the story outside the ballet performance, this may be the easiest reading and most enjoyable translation.
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Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffmann illust. by Roberto Innocenti Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Harcourt Brace and Company , 1996 , 136 pages, Many illustrations - color
Not as illustated as others, but the illustrations are excellent. The pages are large text layout is double spaced for easy reading, but there may be a few too many words between pictures for youngest emerging and early proficient readers.
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Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet by Vivian Werner (retold by) Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Viking , 1992 , 32 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Beautifully illustrated childrens story book of this Russian folk tale "Petrouchka" and Diaghilev-Fokine-Stravinsky ballet of the same name.
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Swan Lake by Nancy Ellison retold by Amy Ephron Foreword / Preface preface by Nina Ananiashvili		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Harry N. Abrams., Inc , 2000 , 78 pages, Lavishly photographed - color
Beautifully photographed childrens book on this timeless masterpiece of ballet.
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The Best Book of Ballet by Angela Wilkes Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Kingfisher , 2000 , 32 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
An introductory childrens ballet book with beautiful illustrations and short paragraphs of text.
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The Book of Ballet by James Audsley Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Fredrick Warne & Co. Ltd. , 1967 , 112 pages, some photo, illustration - black and white
Younger theater goers, or ballet appreciation.
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The Firebird by Jane Yolen (retold by) Foreword / Preface Authors note (on final page)		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Harper Collins Publishers , 2002 , 29 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Beautifully illustrated childrens story book of this Russian folk tale of "The Firebird" and the Diaghilev-Fokine-Stravinsky ballet of the same name.
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The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories by Barbera Newman Foreword / Preface Darci Bussell		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information DK Publishing , 1997 , 64 pages, Extensive photos, illustration - color
A visually oriented book for children, full of illustrations mixed with photographs.
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The Kingfisher Treasury of Ballet Stories by Caroline Plaisted (et al) Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Kingfisher , 1998, 2003 , 157 pages, Some illustrations - black and white
Fourteen childrens ballet stories chosen by Caroline Plaisted, her story "A Tin of Sequins" is included as a part of the collection. This is not a picture book, and the type face is not large. A great collection for younger readers.
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The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann illust. Julie Paschkis Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Chronicle Books LLC , 2001 , 31 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Richly illustrated childrens story book that comes with a CD of Tchaikovskys music.
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The Pointe Book, Revised Edition by Janice Barringer and Sarah Schlesinger Foreword / Preface intro by David Howard		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Princton Book Company, Publishers , 1998 , 186 pages, Very few photos or diagrams - black and white
THE RESOURCE for information regarding this tool of the dance craft.
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The Royal Book of Ballet by Shirley Goulden illust. By Maraja Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Follett Publishing Company , 1962 , 75 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
I cant find any actual royal affiliation of this book. It is a very large book and the exquisite color paintings on every page are exceptionally beautiful. Large print with double spaced lines, great for emerging readers and above.
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The Sleeping Beauty by Jean Richardson illust. By Francesca Crespi Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Arcade Publishing, NY, Little Brown and Company , 1991 , 25 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
Richly illustrated childrens story book of the ballet Sleeping Beauty, illustrations are in ballet character.
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The Young Persons Guide to the Ballet by Anita Ganeri Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Harcourt Brace and Company , 1998 , 55 pages, Extensive photographs - color
Introduction to ballet and ballet music for young children, my copy includes a CD with music from three of Tchaikovskys grand ballets. A good pre ballet book to see if there is an interest.
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Understanding Ballet - from Classroom to Stage by John Gregory Foreword / Preface Anton Dolin		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Octopus Books Limited, London , 1972, 1965 , 124 pages, Extensive photos - black and white
Lavishly photographed introduction into the world of ballet.
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Zigzag Factfinders Ballet and Dance by Maggie Tucker Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Zigzag Publishing , 1995, 1997 , 32 pages, Extensive illustrations - color
A book for young children, easy to read large typeface, full of color illustrations. Each chapter or topic is a short 2-3 pages and touches on most aspects of ballet and dance, performance, classes, ballet school, history. Very lite reading.
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