{"product_id":"a-treasury-of-ballet-stories-four-captivating-retellings-hardcover","title":"A Treasury of Ballet Stories: Four Captivating Retellings - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaryl Hart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBriony May Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre. A book to treasure and share. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaryl Hart \u003c\/b\u003eis a full-time children's writer, who enjoys running creative events and workshops at schools, libraries and festivals. Her first picture book, \u003ci\u003eDon't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKate!\u003c\/i\u003e won two regional awards, and was shortlisted for a third. Her \u003ci\u003ePrincess\u003c\/i\u003e series, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, has sold over 220,000 copies worldwide. She lives in Sheffield with her husband and two daughters and a dog called Roo. When she's not writing she can be spotted hiking in the Peak District with Roo, swimming, chatting and sitting in cafes with a well-earned pot of tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBriony May Smith\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Sandhurst in Berkshire, playing in the garden with her younger brother and sister. She studied Illustration at Falmouth University, where she graduated with a 1st Class BA (Hons) and was Highly Commended for the Macmillan Children's book prize in 2013 and 2014. She has worked on concept art and character designs for animation and advertising and her books have been translated into over 20 languages. She now lives in Devon, where she is constantly inspired by her rural surroundings and beautiful coastline. Her work day mainly consists of writing, drawing and illustrating, interrupted only when her dog, Finbar, demands his walk.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43340809568345,"sku":"9781529074321","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/leqZRi78z49781529074321.webp?v=1779448092","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/a-treasury-of-ballet-stories-four-captivating-retellings-hardcover","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}