{"product_id":"the-very-young-persons-guide-to-ballet-music-hardcover","title":"The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Lihoreau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Noyce\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSally Agar\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the world's most famous ballets, including Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly pieces.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn about the music and stories of ballet in the second book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePull on your pointe shoes and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of ballet's most loved music, including Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird. Young readers can discover iconic moments including Swan Lake's Dance of the Cygnets, The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gard馥, and Don Quixote's Dance of the Matadors. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the ballet, while the sound button brings the composer's dazzling pieces to life. Every spread feature fascinating facts about the ballet, performers, the composer, and the music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIdeal for young children starting music and dance lessons, \u003ci\u003eThe Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music\u003c\/i\u003e is guaranteed to delight and inspire.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Lihoreau\u003c\/b\u003e is the presenter of the biggest breakfast show on commercial radio: Classic FM's More Music Breakfast. Tim has won a multitude of awards for his radio writing and production on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as being the author of eleven books. His Modern Phobias has been translated into eleven languages. With a degree in music from the University of Leeds, he was a professional pianist before moving into radio. Along with his wife, he runs three amateur choirs in his home village in Cambridgeshire and regularly plays the organ at his local church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Noyce\u003c\/b\u003e has been the Managing Editor of Classic FM since March 2020 and a key part of the station for over a decade. In that time, he has written for a large array of radio programmes and presenters, reaching millions of people. He has a first-class honours degree in Physics with Music from Royal Holloway, University of London and is a keen musician who plays the cello and electric bass. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally Agar\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and designer based in North Yorkshire. She loves working with colour, texture, and pattern, and aims to bring a bit of everyday magic to her illustrations. She loves creating characters with spark and energy, as well as injecting a bit of humour into her work. Sally recently returned to the UK after ten years living in Stockholm working as a Print Designer for fashion companies. When she's not in her attic studio working on her latest painting, Sally is happiest out in nature with her young son by her side.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.8 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764658045216,"sku":"9780744084573","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f89c68ac9cdcf44f19b8d329cf7ff931.webp?v=1780253897","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-very-young-persons-guide-to-ballet-music-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}