The Bedtime Ballet

Name: The Bedtime Ballet
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780759554702
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Kallie George

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3.69

( 135 ratings, 18 reviews)

Summary

The Bedtime Ballet by Kallie George is a delightful children's story that captures the magical transition from day to night. As the sun sets, animals start their graceful bedtime routines, dancing and twirling in the twilight. This enchanting tale combines rhythm and whimsy to create a comforting atmosphere, making it an ideal bedtime read for little ones.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love enchanting tales that blend the magic of dance with the soothing atmosphere of bedtime rituals. It beautifully captures the grace and imagination of a young child's world, making it a perfect bedtime story to inspire sweet dreams.

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Ease the wind-down to sleep with this graceful, playful rhyme that will have children gliding into bed!

Description

Ease the wind-down to sleep with this graceful, playful rhyme that will have children gliding into bed!

Two satin slippers with bunny-ear toes and stripy pajamas are dreamy dance clothes.... When the sun sets, the ballet can begin! From the first notes of the crickets' outdoor orchestra to her grand finale indoors, one little girl glisses and jetes her way to bedtime. Rhyming verse, fun sound effects and elegant French words add delicious read-aloud flair to this delightful, dance-filled tale.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Bedtime Ballet is praised for its engaging combination of softly coloured illustrations and whimsical performing animals, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. The book features soothing rhymes and dreamy visuals that make it an ideal bedtime story, enchanting young readers with its gentle narrative. Even those unfamiliar with ballet will appreciate the protagonist's passion, aided by a glossary that clarifies ballet terms.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759554702

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

Illustrated by Shanda McCloskey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kallie George Young Adult

About the Author

Kallie George is the author of the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, as well as the Heartwood Hotel series. She works as an author and speaker in Vancouver, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing books for young readers, she leads workshops for aspiring writers.

Shanda McCloskey is the author-illustrator of the STEM-friendly tales DOLL-E 1.0 and T-Bone the Drone, and has also illustrated Fire Truck Vs. Dragon by Chris Barton. Shanda (rhymes with "panda") studied art in Atlanta and New York City, and now lives in Ball Ground, GA with two daughters, her husband, and dog.

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