A collection of seven classic stories that inspired famous ballets, including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Coppelia, beautifully presented with a clothbound spine and ribbon marker. Children will be enchanted by the gorgeous illustrations that accompany each tale, showing handsome princes, fair maidens, and fairies both wicked and wise. A wonderful journey into the magical world of ballet. Includes internet links to websites with video clips of dancers performing the ballets.