Degas and the Little Dancer

By Laurence Anholt Illustrated by Laurence Anholt

Online price: £6.99

Paperback, 32 pages
Published: 1st September 2003

Category: Art, Picture story books

Series: Anholt's Artists
Interest age, years: From 5 To 8
Key Stage: ENG RDG KS 1&2, ART KS 1&2

About the Book
Reviews

Marie dreams of becoming the most famous ballerina in the world. When she joins the ballet school in Paris, she notices a fierce man sitting at the side, sketching the dancers. The man is the painter, Edgar Degas, and his clay model of Marie does indeed make her the most famous dancer of all.

Art comes to life ... The 'real' paintings mesh cleverly with Anholt's lively illustrations - Mail on Sunday

If you believe in the power of picture books to hook children both on stories and on art, then Laurence Anholt's series on the great artists is for you. - Daily Telegraph

Laurence Anholt has created a gorgeous picture story book that explores the background of Marie and how she became Degas' model - Daily Express

Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 32 pages
ISBN: 9780711221574
Format: 290mm x 230mm
colour illustrations

BIC Code: YBCS, YFT, YNA
BISAC Code: JUV003000
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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