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Understanding Grading Letters

N = New

Books graded N are unread, not previously-owned books. Usually they have been purchased directly from the publisher or have been purchased from a used book store where they were also marked new.

LN = Like-New

LN books have been read but appear to be new. LN books have no scuffed edges, no wear to dust jackets, no dog-eared corners. LN books and N books are gift-giving quality.

VG = Very Good

Books graded VG may have slight minor defects. The defects will always be marked in the expanded description. These books may have dog-eared corners, some shelf wear or bumped corners. They are obviously used books but are still in very good condition.

G = Good

Books marked “G” have obvious signs of use. Perhaps there are small tears in the DJ, yellowed pages, and obvious shelf wear. All the pages will be present; the binding is still solid. This is the lowest rating any book on this website will receive. Books in Acceptable condition are not listed on this website. X-library books are also not listed here.

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Ballet, Usborne Guide
Ballet, Usborne Guide
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of Ballet, Usborne Guide.
    The Usborne Guide to Ballet is a practical and informational introduction for beginners. Illustrations and photographs show ballet positions and explore all aspects of ballet. There is also information about beginning classes, what to wear when warming up, and suggestions of exercises to try.
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  • Ballet, Usborne Guide

  • Annabel Thomas

  • Helen Davies

  • EDC Publishing/1987

  • 8 & up

  • 0-7460-0085-5

  • Softcover

  • 48 / 7 1/2 x 9 1/2

  • Used - LN

  • 1

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  • $ 2.50

Ballet Stories
Ballet Stories
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of Ballet Stories.
    Romantic and Classical themes take their place beside folk and fairy tales, while much-loved comic ballets provide the fun. Each retelling is true to the ballet as performed on stage, offering young readers a sparkling introduction to the world of dance. Included are the retelling of the ballets The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, The Firebird, Ondine, Swan Lake, Petrushka, The Nutcracker, and Coppelia. Any child, ages 6 and older and interested in dance, will enjoy Stories from the Ballet by Margaret Greaves.
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  • Stories from the Ballet

  • Margaret Greaves

  • Lisa Kopper

  • Frances Lincoln / 1993

  • 8 & up

  • 1-84507-169-3

  • Softcover

  • 69 / 7 5/8 x 9 1/4

  • Used - LN

  • 1

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  • $ 7.50

Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories
Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories
    Five of the best-loved ballets -- The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Coppélia, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker -- are described in this book. Beautiful full-color illustrations show famous dance scenes; background information explains technical terms; imaginative storytelling evokes a fairy-tale atmosphere. A wonderul book for the young ballet student.
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  • Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories

  • Barbara Newman

  • Gill Tomblin

  • DK / 2000

  • 7 - 14

  • Softcover

  • 64 / 8 1/2 x 11

  • LN

  • 1

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  • $ 5.50

Barnyard Dance

A board book

Barnyard Dance
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of Barnyard Dance.
    Toddler board book Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton is a captivating young child's picture book that combines dance steps for farm animals, poetry with feet-stomping rhythm, and humorous beguiling pictures.
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  • Barnyard Dance

  • Sandra Boynton

  • Sandra Boynton

  • Workman Publishing / 1993

  • 2 - 6

  • 1-56305-442-6

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  • 21 / 5 3/4 x 6 1/2

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  • 3

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  • $ 5.21

D.W. Flips!

A Board Book for small hands

D.W.Flips!
  • Roll over me to read a review.
    "Arthur the aardvark's younger sister returns in true D. W. fashion. She's obstinate, whiny, and totally irresistible...Sure to make a big splash."
    ---School Library Journal, starred review
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  • D. W. Slips!

  • Marc Brown

  • Marc Brown

  • Little, Brown and Company / 1987

  • 2 - 5

  • 0-316-11523-1

  • Board Book

  • 18/ 5 1/2 x 6 1/4

  • VG - no markings; some scuffing to cover edges

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  • $ 1.25

Dazzling Dancers

A Peel and Sparkle Book

Dazzling Dancers
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of Dazzling Dancers.
    Create your own page as you peel the stickers and sprinkle the dancer's costumes. On the seventeen pictures you can read about the Flamenco, the Fancy and Hoop Dances of the Native Americans, the ballet,the Highland fling, and Irish Step Dance, the Dogon Mask Dance and Tutsi Spear Dance, the Russian Spring Dance and Hopak, the Thai and Java dances, Kabuki, and the Chinese Dragon Dance. --appropriate for ages 6 & up.
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  • Dazzling Dancers

  • Stephanie Graziadio

  • Bob Pepper / 2000

  • 6 and up

  • 1-58476-015-x

  • Hardcover

  • 17 / 8 1/2 x 11

  • LN

  • 1

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  • $ 6.00

The Little Ballerina
The Little Ballerina
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of The Little Ballerina.
    Little Ballerina is preparing for her dance recital tomorrow. At ballet class Mamzelle instructs the class in all the beginning dance steps from those at the barre to the Center Work. Author Ross gives the English pronunciation for the French words. With the help of Heidi Petach's illustrations the dance steps are easily understood. This is a perfect picture book for the beginning young ballet student or for one wondering about what happens during a ballet class--appropriate for ages 3 to 5.
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  • The Little Ballerina

  • Katharine Ross

  • Heidi Petach

  • Random House / 1996

  • 3 - 5

  • 0-679-84915-7

  • Softcover

  • 30 / 8 x 8

  • LN

  • 1

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  • $ 1.50

Starting Ballet

A Usborne "First Skills" Book

Starting Ballet
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of Starting Ballet.
    Starting Ballet is an exciting yet practical guide for young dancers It covers everything beginners want to know about classical ballet and helps them to try out some first ballet movements and shapes. The illustrations are fun and appealing but show clearly what to do.-- the publishers
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    • Starting Ballet

    • Edom & Katrak

    • Norman Young

    • Usborne / 1993

    • 4 to 10

    • 0-7460-0982-8

    • Softcover

    • 32 / 8 x 9 1/2

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    • $ 2.50

    The Dance

    A Tribute to fathers and daughters everywhere"

    The Dance
  • Roll over me to read a synopsis of The Dance.
    This is the story of life, love, and of the passage of time. A father watches his little girl dancing and he smiles. She grows up and he watches her dance in the arms of her new husband and the father smiles. Time passes; the father grows old and asks for the daugher to come dance for him one more time. Though he has difficulty seeing, he smiles again and tells his daughter to never stop dancing for he will always see her and smile.
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    • The Dance

    • Richard Paul Evans

    • Jonathan Linton

    • Simon and Schuster / 1999

    • All ages

    • 0-689-82351-7

    • Hardcover

    • 29 / 8 1/2 x 12

    • G - Some scuffing, Clean pgs.

    • 2

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    • $ 3.50

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