Mary IN FOURTH POSITION by Amy Littlesugar Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator) A beautifully illustrated book that tells the story

of Marie, a young ballerina in the Paris Opera, who was made famous in a sculpture by Edgar Degas.

The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories by Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple All of the jewels of the classical ballet tradition are collected in this volume, waiting to enchant you! The story of "The Sleeping Beauty" will whisk you away to the thorny castle where Princess Aurora awaits her prince, the comedy and confusion of "Copplia" will delight you, and the magical adventures of Clara in "The Nutcracker" will entrance you. Love, laughter, betrayal, adventure and tragedy intertwine to create stories that will reach deep into your heart and dreams. And the drama of each story is vividly brought to life by prize-winning artist Rebecca Guay, whose personal love of ballet shines through in every sumptuous

scene. This beautiful volume also features a brief history of classical ballet, as well as fascinating historical details of each dance's composition, choreography and early performances. Mesmerizing and richly informative to read, and irresistible to look at, The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories deserves pride of place in the libraries of everyone who is captivated by the dance.

Bijou, Bonbon & Beau by Joan Sweeney, Leslie Wu Newborn kittens Bijou, Bonbon and Beau make themselves at home on a Paris stage to the delight of the dancers as well as the artist who quietly sketches them. This adorable picturebook will appeal to cat lovers, art enthusiasts and ballerinas big and small.

JOSE! BORN TO DANCE Jos was a boy with a song in his heart and a dance in his step. Born in Mexico in 1908, he came into the world kicking like a steer, and grew up to love to draw, play the piano, and dream. Jos's dreaming took him to faraway places. He dreamed of bullfighters and the sounds of the cancan dancers that he saw with his father. Dance lit a fire in Jos's soul. With his heart to guide him, Jos left his family and went to New York to dance. He learned to flow and float and fly through space with steps like a Mexican breeze. When Jos danced, his spirit soared. From New York to lands afar, Jos Limn (1908-1972) became known as the man who gave the world his own kind of dance.

RAP A TAP TAP: HERE'S BOJANGLES-THINK OF THAT By Leo and Diane Dillon Legendary African-American tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878-1949) taps across the pages bringing music to everyone he meets. During the Great Depression, Bill Robinson was the highest paid black entertainer.