He is also the author of 'Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella 'and' Ella Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping Beauty, ' both published in North America by Barron's. The author and illustrator of many popular children's books, James Mayhew claims that he began writing so that he would have something to illustrate. Today he lives with his wife and son in Letchworth Garden City, England. James Mayhew was born in Blundeston, a tiny village in Suffolk, England. A brief passage at the back of the book recounts the life of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and his creation of the music for this famous ballet. This enchanting story is enhanced with author James Mayhew's color illustrations. There, she meets Odette, a beautiful princess who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. 'As Ella learns the story and listens to the music she is transported in a dream into 'Swan Lake's 'setting. In this story, Ella's kindly ballet teacher Madame Rosa is preparing her class to dance in Tchaikovsky's immortal 'Swan Lake. The newest title in the charming Ella Bella series tells another story of Ella Bella, a little girl who loves to dance. Two more books in this series are ' Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella ' and ' Ella Bella Ballerina and the Sleeping Beauty, ' also available from Barron's. Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince Will she help to break the wicked sorcerers spell Will true love conquer all Young. This delightful character is the creation of James Mayhew. Can Ella Bella break a wicked sorcerer's spell and reunite Odette with her one true love?ĭiscover the magic of famous ballets with the charming Ella Bella Ballerina. Ella finds herself transported into the world of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

When Ella Bella dances to the enchanting music of the most famous ballet of all, Swan Lake, she is whisked off to meet Odette, the swan princess. Ella Bella Ballerina and A Midsummer Night’s Dream Madame Rosa has given the children costumes to wear as her magical music box pours out a shimmering tune. Ella Bella loves the magic of the ballet! : Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake (9781408300770) by Mayhew, James and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices.

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