![]() Her brave and inspirational journey can’t help but instil an attitude of tenacity and hope for young readers, which can often be lacking these days. Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova is a heartbreakingly beautiful picture book biography perfect for aspiring ballerinas of all ages. This is a definite ‘must’ for any aspiring ballerina. One night, young Annas mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. ![]() The underlying message of undying perseverance is all too abundant and one that will resonate with readers everywhere. ![]() Morstad’s mixed media illustrations translate beautifully across each spread with the softness and empathy required for such a unique story. In poverty stricken Russia during 1881, a little girl’s hopes and dreams take her to a life she could only imagine.Īnna, a gifted child, overcomes poverty and adversity to triumphantly realise her talent, performing to audiences all over the world. ![]() Written with the utmost warmth and tenderness by Laurel Snyder and recreated into awe-inspiring pictures by the inimitable Julie Morstad, this cannot fail to be a future award winner with such an established picture book pairing. (2015) The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova A non fiction book by Laurel Snyder. A sublime and heartfelt re-imagination of the life story of the most famous Russian prima ballerina, Anna Pavlova. Swan by Laurel Snyder - book cover, description. ![]()
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