Juvenile Nonfiction / Performing Arts Books

A collection of Bible stories, drama, fables, poems, etc., that celebrate such things as courage, friendship, honesty, loyalty, and self-discipline. Contributors include Aesop, Emily Dickinson, Rudyard Kipling, and William Shakespeare. This book for young readers was adapted from the author's earlier work for adults, THE BOOK OF VIRTUES.

This old tale, retold by the prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn, is the basis of a famous ballet. Dr. Coppelius, a talented dollmaker, creates his most beautiful work, a life-size doll, which he attempts to pass off as a real person. Coppelius's creation is so lifelike that when Franz, a young man in the village, sees the doll, he thinks she is a real and, to the horror of his fiancee Swanilda, falls instantly in love with her. Angry at both Dr. Coppelius for making the doll and at Franz for betraying her, Swanilda sets out to teach both men a lesson. The detailed illustrations are oil, acrylic, and fabric on canvas.

This companion guide to the television program ALIAS includes behind-the-scenes information, photographs, and a complete episode guide to the show's first season.

Anyone who is obsessed with Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga will devour this striking guide, which is filled with juicy tidbits about the blockbuster film based on the first book in the series, including biographies of cast and crew, interviews, storyboards, and lots of exclusive photos.

Christy is thrilled when her best friend Kyra moves in next door. Unfortunately, some of the neighbors are not so happy to have an African American family move into the all-white neighborhood. Will Kyra and her family be able to overcome racism and settle happily into their new house? Illustrated with watercolor paintings.