Award-winning author James Mayhew captures the magic of Swan Lake and Cinderella through the eyes of a young ballerina in these imaginative retellings of the classic tales. Little Ella Bella loves attending Madame Rosa's ballet class at the old theater. Most of all she loves the music that plays from Madame Rosa's special music box. Whenever it plays, something magical is certain to happen!
In Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake, Ella is transported to the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky's immortal Swan Lake. There, she meets Odette, a beautiful princess who is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. Ella and Odette work together to break the sorcerer's spell and unite Odette with her one true love.
When Ella loses one of her slippers, the music box transports her to another magical realm. In Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella, the little ballerina meets Cinderella's fairy godmother and follows along as the beloved story plays out before her very eyes.
At the end of each of these beautifully illustrated stories, young readers will learn about the origins of the featured ballet and the history of the composers who created the timeless music that we all know and love. The perfect holiday surprise for little lovers of dance.