Degas and the Little Dancer

Author(s): Laurence Anholt

Picture Books

Young Marie wants to be a ballerina, but her parents have no money for lessons. She must earn what little money she can as an artist s model at a ballet school. Then, her life takes an unusual turn when she models for the famous sculptor, Edgar Degas.This is a title in Barron s Anholt s Artists Books for Children series, in which author and illustrator Laurence Anholt recalls memorable and sometimes amusing moments when the lives of the artists were touched by children. Anholt s fine illustrations appear on every page and include reproductions of works by the artists.

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LAURENCE ANHOLT is part of a husband-and-wife team who have worked together on more than 60 picture books, published all over the world in more than 17 different languages. Their picture books - including the Chimp and Zee series - have won numerous awards and have been featured on television and radio. Laurence has been described by William Watt as one of the most versatile authors writing for children today. He was brought up mainly in Holland where he developed a lasting passion for art. He is a much sought after public speaker, appearing at conferences such as the European Council of International Schools Conference, the Northern Children's Book Festival and the Edinburgh Festival.

General Fields

  • : 9781847808141
  • : Quarto Publishing Group UK
  • : Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
  • : 0.19
  • : June 2016
  • : 290mm X 230mm
  • : July 2016
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Laurence Anholt
  • : Other book format
  • : Laurence Anholt
  • : English
  • : 823.92
  • : 32
  • : YBCS