Why? Why? Why? (Vol. 54): Come Along to the Ballet
Wieso? Weshalb? Warum?, Band 54: Komm mit ins Ballett
View all books in the series- This book introduces the beloved ballet in all its facets in a fun and playful way. John Neumeier of the Hamburg Ballet served as an advisor for the project.
- The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in Germany
- WWW has been translated into 20 other languages
- With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, curious minds
16 pp
4 years +
24,4 x 27,9 cm
EUR 14.99
June 2011
Wire-O
978-3-473-32855-0
• With flaps and half-punchings.
Content
This title takes a peek inside ballet school and follows the classes there. Why does everyone have to warm up, stretch and learn to hold certain positions just so? How do you become a real ballerina, and what is involved in the profession?A little journey into the past makes readers familiar with the first ballet dancers and choreographers, and introduces popular ballets. The very modern forms of dance are also presented, and can be roused into action by lifting flaps.
The final topic is an evening at the opera with a professional ballet ensemble. What do the theater and the stage look like? Which costumes will the dancers wear, and what is their makeup like?
The most important position, the proper positions for head, hands and arms, as well as the elementary vocabulary of ballet are all explained. Jumps, pirouettes and dance sequences are pictured through impressive, even spectacular, moving flaps.
About the Series
The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of conveying just the information that kids want to know. Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the series explore subjects of great interest to young children. The thousands of questions children ask daily are answered by means of interactive elements, engaging illustrations, and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively illustrations convey so much, the books hold children's interest even without an adult to read the clear, friendly texts. WWW is ideally suited for preschool and kindergarten ages, for children 4 to 7 years old.
The Author
Doris Rübel was born in 1952 and studied art pedagogy. After 10 years in education she began illustrating books, and for more than 20 years has devoted herself to writing and illustrating for children. Her first book to be published by Ravensburger appeared in 1990, and since 1998 she has been one of the key authors and illustrators for the popular "Why? Why? Why?" series.
The Illustrator
Doris Rübel was born in 1952 and studied art pedagogy. After 10 years in education she began illustrating books, and for more than 20 years has devoted herself to writing and illustrating for children. Her first book to be published by Ravensburger appeared in 1990, and since 1998 she has been one of the key authors and illustrators for the popular "Why? Why? Why?" series.
