This gorgeous, global collection of 8 tales will enchant young dancers, introducing them to waltz, Noh dancing, limbo, flamenco, polka, belly dancing, Scottish reels and Malian dance through the stories. Eight pages of illustrated endnotes explain the steps for each of the dances. Stunningly narrated by Juliet Stevenson.
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Product Dimensions:9 x 11 inches
Page Count:96 pages
Age Range:Ages 8 years and up
Awards & Accolades
Silver IPPY Award, 2011
About the Contributors
Written by - Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple have written a dozen books together. Jane attended Smith College and received her master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts and has penned more than three hundred books in her career. The mother-daughter team live next to one another in western Massachusetts, USA.
Written by - Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple have written a dozen books together. Jane attended Smith College and received her master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts and has penned more than three hundred books in her career. The mother-daughter team live next to one another in western Massachusetts, USA.
Illustrated by - Helen Cann
Helen Cann has worked as an artist since graduating from the School of Art, University of Wales in 1992. Helen uses all kinds of patterns to create her artwork, including those from textiles, ceramics, furniture, jewelery and even body paint. She has illustrated many books for Barefoot, as well as exhibiting in England and throughout Europe. She currently lives in Sussex, England.
Narrated by - Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson is a stage and screen actress with many credits to her name, including Truly, Madly, Deeply; Emma; Bend It Like Beckham and Mona Lisa Smile. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in Death and the Maiden.
