Ballet of the Elephants
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596430753 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 34 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His many children's books include Cold Feet, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and Action Jackson, a Robert F. LEDA SCHUBERT was the school library consultant for the Vermont Department of Education, and she has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College.ROBERT ANDREW PARKER a costume
Presented on single pages and full spreads, and using variations of bright and muted colors, the watercolor-and-ink illustrations capture the movement and vitality of this creative undertaking. Children can best appreciate what the elephant corps de ballet looked like by viewing the photo, which shows most of the stage area. From School Library Journal Grade 1-4-This fascinating historical vignette traces the paths of three famous men-circus-owner John Ringling North, ballet-master George Balanchine, and composer Igor Stravinsky-and shows how their lives intersected to create a one-of-a-kind event. The Circus Po
elaine shopper said I like to read. This book arrived on time and in great condition. This book is a wonderful TRUE story about the Ringling Bros.Barnum Bailey Circus 50 elephant ballet that took place in April 19I like to read elaine shopper This book arrived on time and in great condition. This book is a wonderful TRUE story about the Ringling Bros.Barnum Bailey Circus 50 elephant ballet that took place in April 1942 near Madison Square Garden. Absolutely a fabulous unsung story.. "I like to read" according to elaine shopper. This book arrived on time and in great condition. This book is a wonderful TRUE story about the Ringling Bros.Barnum Bailey Circus 50 elephant ballet that took place in April 19I like to read elaine shopper This book arrived on time and in great condition. This book is a wonderful TRUE story about the Ringling Bros.Barnum Bailey Circus 50 elephant ballet that took place in April 1942 near Madison Square Garden. Absolutely a fabulous unsung story.. 2 near Madison Square Garden. Absolutely a fabulous unsung story.. near Madison Square Garden. Absolutely a fabulous unsung story.. Ballet of the Elephants lynsteve I was not only delighted with the content of this book (beautifully illustrated) but also with it being in excellent condition although I opted for second hand.My eight year old grandaughter will love it as I do!. Carol Brockmon said Treasure. The simplicity and clarity of the text encourages wonder and interest. I and everyone I have shared it with love it-- children and adults. The illustrations are fabulous.
Sparking watercolors-and-ink illustrations dance across the page and spill out onto a horizontal foldout of elephants and ballerinas spotlighted together--in the true story of "Circus Polka," choreographed in 1942 by George Balanchine, with music by Igor Stravinsky and performances by John Ringling North's elephants. Robert Andrew Parker brings his love of theater, dance, and costume to this captivating story. Leda Schubert's background note includes black-and-white photos of the actual performance.