Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2022
Release Date:
11/01/22
Illustrator:
Downing, Sue,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-7112-7112-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-7112-7112-8
Dewey:
921
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
PreS-K —In the crisp graphics for which Downing is now known, the life of prima ballerina Anna Pavlova unfolds in a few board book pages and yet, it's enough. The format seems to ingest her life—from the tiny, two-pound newborn to the towering talent that enthralled millions—and then send it out to readers in dense bites rich with information: "Anna lived in a tiny house on the outskirts of the city. Her father died while she was still small, and her mother worked from dawn to dusk to bring food to the table—and a present for her daughter every now and then." The illustrations add further detail in the samovar, a table of tea things, intricate embroidery on the clothing of mother and child, a well-tended and immaculately dressed Anna, and a gigantic Easter egg adorned in traditional motif. This is but one spread. There is so much to see, replicating what happens onstage at the ballet, Pavlova's effect on her legions of fans, on dance itself, and her later years. Children will pore over the pages, eagerly taking in the exaggerated shapes, bright colors, and details of a famous person's life. VERDICT Why not? Like the meringue she inspired, this Pavlova is rich, light, airy, filling, ethereal.—Kimberly Olson Fakih
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
Little Anna fell in love with ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of just nine years old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet! But…she was rejected.
The set-back didn’t stop Anna—she auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company. Although ballet was her passion, it didn’t always come easily to her, and she worked fiercely to become the best.
After her training was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own company with which she toured the world. The story of Anna Pavlova, one of the greatest dancers to have ever lived, teaches us that with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the star’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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