Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella - by James Mayhew (Hardcover)

About the Book

The 2nd book in the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina series will transport you to the magical world of Cinderella in this enchanting re-imagination of the classic fairy tale.

Ella Bella loves her ballet class, which is conducted by the kindly Madame Rosa at an old theatre that seems touched by magic. One day, when Ella loses one of her slippers, Madame Rosa lends her another pair for dancing--and is then reminded of Cinderella and her story of the lost slipper.

Madame Rosa recounts Cinderella's tale to her students, and Ella Bella listens with great interest. When their day's lesson has ended Ella lingers in the theatre, then opens Madame Rosa's music box and listens as it plays melodies from the Cinderella ballet. Suddenly, Cinderella's fairy godmother magically appears, and Ella Bella is transported into the beloved story of Cinderella.

This beautiful book's final page describes the ballet Cinderella, with music by the great Russian composer, Sergei Prokofiev.

Book Synopsis

Where fairy tales meet ballet dreams--welcome to Ella Bella's magical theater.

Ella Bella loves her ballet class, which is conducted by the kindly Madame Rosa at an old theatre that seems touched by magic. One day, when Ella loses one of her slippers, Madame Rosa lends her another pair for dancing--and is then reminded of Cinderella and her story of the lost slipper.

Madame Rosa recounts Cinderella's tale to her students, and Ella Bella listens with great interest. When their day's lesson has ended Ella lingers in the theatre, then opens Madame Rosa's music box and listens as it plays melodies from the Cinderella ballet. Suddenly, Cinderella's fairy godmother magically appears, and Ella Bella is transported into the beloved story of Cinderella.

For every young dancer or dreamer, Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella offers a spellbinding blend of classic storytelling, exquisite illustration, and inspiration drawn from the beloved Cinderella ballet. Ideal for children ages 4-8 and anyone enchanted by dance, this acclaimed picture book celebrates the joy of imagination, the magic of music, and the hope at the heart of every fairy tale.

Review Quotes

"Mayhew's sweetly imaginative heroine returns, brought to life in lively paint and ink illustrations. . . . A whimsical romp for ballet lovers."
--Publisher's Weekly

"The ballet as Prokofiev imagined it, plus the addition of Ella Bella, makes for inventive and fun fairytale reading."
--Asheville Citizen-Times