The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories - Hardcover

Yolen, Jane; Stemple, Heidi E. Y.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1846862191 ISBN 13: 9781846862199

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2010

Synopsis

Say it with dance! This gorgeous collection of stories from eight cultures will enchant young dancers. These eight stories each have a different dance as their central theme. End-notes explain the steps for each of the dances. Stunningly narrated by Juliet Stevenson.

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About the Author

Jane Yolen attended Smith College and received her master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She has written more than 200 books. Heidi Stemple, Jane's daughter is the co-author of this book and of The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories (978-1-84686-261-8). Jane and Heidi live in Massachusetts. Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration at the University of Wales, graduating in 1992. Since then, she has exhibited in both England and throughout Europe. Helen lives in Hove, Sussex. Helen has illustrated several Barefoot Books including A Calendar of Festivals (978-184148-970-4), A Forest of Stories (978-1-84148-882-0), We're Riding on a Caravan (978-1-84148-342-9) and Fireside Stories (978-1-84686-064-5). Juliet Stevenson is a stage and screen actress with many credits to her name, including Truly, Madly, Deeply; Emma; Bend It Like Beckham and Mona Lisa Smile. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in Death and the Maiden. This is her second project with Barefoot Books.

From School Library Journal

Gr 1-5–Anansi, witches, gods, goddesses, and fairies inhabit these adventurous, mysterious, and fanciful stories that capture the magical power of dance. In the lighthearted story of “The Shepherd's Flute,” even the sheep and the herding dog execute a joyful flamenco that is caught in charmingly humorous illustrations. From 12 waltzing princesses to the belly dancing Isis, the broad spectrum of the moods and movements of dance is highlighted. Malian dance, the polka, Japanese Noh dancing, and Scottish Reels are also spotlighted. The bright watercolor and mixed-media illustrations with stylized backgrounds feature sweeping curves and patterns that swirl as if dancing across the page, as dynamic and graceful characters engage in their activities. Additional information about the various dances is available in the endnotes. With all of the recent popularity of dance, these ageless tales may get readers “moving to the beat.”–Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1846862191
• ISBN 13: 9781846862199
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Cann Helen