Description Come and play in a world full of fantasy and dreams — the wonderful world of ballet! "I Am a Dreaming Ballerina" introduces children to the beautiful art of dance and the fairy-like ballerinas who grace the stage, using lovely illustrations, fun stories, and photographs that are easy for kids to understand. Through stories about how to become a ballerina, the demanding practice that leads up to a stage performance, and the tales of ballerinas who have shone on the world stage, children can get a little closer to understanding what it means to be a ballerina. The book also introduces famous ballet stories often performed on stage, such as Swan Lake, Coppélia, and The Nutcracker. These stories, which also appear in elementary school music textbooks, have been thoughtfully reorganized to match the structure of a ballet performance. Beautiful illustrations depicting each ballet story add to the joy of reading. [Hardcover Edition] ☞ How to enjoy this book: Read it together with your child before going to see a ballet performance! As the saying goes, "You see as much as you know" — understanding a little about ballet and performance culture beforehand will make watching the show even more enjoyable and moving.