Book cover titled 'B is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet' by John Robert Allman with illustrations by Rachael Dean. Features an animated illustration of a male and female ballet dancer dancing outdoors near a body of water, with mountains and the moon in the background. Red roses are scattered around them.

B is for Ballet

Written by John Robert Allman, published by Penguin Random House US

A joyful A–Z celebration of ballet, created in partnership with the renowned American Ballet Theatre. Read aloud on YouTube by the esteemed Jennifer Garner.

From arabesque to Baryshnikov to Coppélia, this fully illustrated rhyming book highlights ballet’s iconic steps, stars, stories, and creators. With dazzling wordplay by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra and vibrant illustrations, it’s a perfect gift for young dancers, lifelong fans, and anyone enchanted by the world of dance.

Complete with a glossary, dancer bios, and a touch of ballet history!

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A children's book titled "B is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet" with an illustration of two ballet dancers performing surrounded by roses and set against a night sky with a full moon, with green and variegated potted plants nearby.
A colorful illustration of a dancing woman wearing a white dress and a floral headband, set against a green, leafy background.
A colorful, cartoon-style illustration of a young girl with red hair wearing a white dress and a pink bow, standing in a festive holiday setting surrounded by large decorated cakes, a castle, and a starry night sky.
Two-page illustration from a children's book. The left page shows a girl sitting in a large pink basin filled with water, soaking her feet, with a row of clothing hanging above her. The right page depicts a ballerina dancing on a rooftop at night, surrounded by blue clouds, with stars and a crescent moon in the sky.
Illustration of ballet dancers performing outdoors in front of a European-style town with red-roofed buildings, tall trees, and a bright blue sky with clouds, during the daytime.

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