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Ballet of the Elephants

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By Leda Schubert; Robert Andrew Parker
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
Ballet of the Elephants
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Sparking watercolorsandink illustrations dance across the page and spill out onto a horizontal foldout of elephants and ballerinas spotlighted togetherin the true story of Circus Polka, choreographed in 1942 by George Balanchine, with music by Igor Stravinsky and performances by John Ringling Norths elephants. Robert Andrew Parker brings his love of theater, dance, and costume to this captivating story. Leda Schuberts background note includes blackandwhite photos of the actual performance.

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884 words884 words
34 pages34 pages
Lexile 780LLexile 780L
Grade K to 3Grade K to 3
Published 2006Published 2006

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Hear it odd Hear it sole Hear it waltz Hear it premiere Hear it thrill Hear it opera Hear it polka Hear it tutus Hear it chord Hear it ballerina Hear it choreographer Hear it spectacular Hear it sawdust Hear it eyelid Hear it dazzling Hear it endless Hear it attic

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Hear it sole Hear it waltz Hear it opera Hear it polka Hear it showman Hear it tutus Hear it dreamlike Hear it chord Hear it choreographer Hear it unforgettable Hear it prima Hear it sawdust Hear it eyelid Hear it rite Hear it dazzling
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Book ISBN:

9781596430754

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