Among the gems featured in this gorgeously graceful collection are Geraldine McCaughrean's classic retelling of The Nutcracker; Fiona Dunbar's quirky modern-day take on the same story, in which Clara struggles to conquer her phobia of mice; a special one-off Nina Fairy Ballerina story about Nina's nerve-frazzling audition to become a pupil at the Royal Academy of Fairy Ballet; the tale of Bunty the ballet-mad walrus (yes, walrus) and a Julia Donaldson Princess Mirrorbelle story featuring some rather special ballet slippers . . . So whether you've twirled on pointe, danced in a recital or just about mastered first position, BALLERINA STORIES is guaranteed to put the sparkle in your steps!
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Miriam Edwards comes from a long line of dressmakers and tailors. Her mother taught her to make clothes for her dolls and then for herself, and alter she did the same for her own children. Miriam discovered patchwork when she went to the National Parchwork Championships with friends in 1992. She was enthralled by what she saw and came home weighed down with
More about VariousLara Jones studied Fine Art at Cheltenham College of Art, where she was known and admired for her bright, jewel-like colours and her adorable, engaging characters. Lara's wish was to recreate in her illustrations the magic and joy of being a child, which gives Poppy Cat its enduring appeal. She won the Sheffield Baby Book Award (Bronze Award) in 2004 and the
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