Not unexpectedly, I found it a gorgeous book, visually speaking, and thought the mixed media artwork was superb. Eventually, after some delay, she does attend ballet school, and quickly rises to become one of the world's most famous dancers.Īs someone who was familiar with Pavlova's name but not her life story, I picked up Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova with some interest, particularly as I have enjoyed other works illustrated by Morstad. Inspired by a trip to the ballet as a young girl, Anna dreams of becoming a dancer herself, always attuned to the music of the world around her. American author Laurel Snyder and Canadian illustrator Julie Morstad join forces in this lovely picture-book about Anna Pavlova, the celebrated Russian prima ballerina.
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