{"product_id":"this-is-ballet-and-other-classical-dances-9780593754160","title":"This Is Ballet: And Other Classical Dances","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move with. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis encouraging dance series will inspire young children to dance in their home or in their community, in socks or ballet shoes, and alone or with others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rekha S. Rajan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rise X Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593754160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby-Preschool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2025 pg. 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Rekha S. Rajan\u003c\/b\u003e is a USA TODAY bestselling author, a classically trained musician and has been an educator for over 20 years. Her children's books include \u003ci\u003eCan You Dance Like a Peacock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmazing Landmarks\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eThis is Music\u003c\/i\u003e board book series and the \u003ci\u003eDisaster Squad\u003c\/i\u003e chapter book series. Her audiobook recordings for the \u003ci\u003eThis is Music\u003c\/i\u003e series were named notable children's recordings by ALA\/ALSC. She is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eRead Aloud Factor\u003c\/i\u003e, a parenting book which shares her latest brain research on how reading aloud supports children's development. Rekha lives in Chicago where you can find her doing pirouettes, tap dancing, or just improvising dance moves with her three children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Park \u003c\/b\u003ehas been a professional illustrator for over twelve years. Some of his previous clients include TBS, Team Coco, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, American Greetings Co., Cloudco Entertainment, Pro Publica, Sleeping Bear Press, Usborne Publishing, and Lightspeed Magazine. He coauthored and illustrated his debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eLittle Sock\u003c\/i\u003e, with his wife Kia. Chris lives in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483225608406,"sku":"9780593754160","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1660\/5398\/files\/img_9c8c296c-ade3-4bdd-ac4e-9d253144b986.jpg?v=1737718381","url":"https:\/\/tiabookcellar.com\/products\/this-is-ballet-and-other-classical-dances-9780593754160","provider":"tia book cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}