Firebird

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2014. First Edition Later Printing 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. Myers, Christopher. The first ever Black American soloist for the American Ballet Theatre offers this inspirational book for young girls so that they, too, can soar like a Firebird, Misty's signature role in Stravinsky's ballet of the same name. Unpaginated, with a lovely letter by Misty to little girls on final page. Brilliantly illustrated on endpapers, every page, & DJ with the colorful art of Caldecott nominee Christopher Myers. A FIRST EDITION, (14th printing), from 2014, this squarish hardcover 4to 11.25"x10.5") has glossy paper cover boards decorated with the same stunning image of a ballerina in flight as on the accompanying DJ. Condition is Fine: as bright & clean & crisp as Brand New! The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, with a tiny amount or rippling to top edge, else flawless, & beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover to stay that way! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or international shipping without preapproval of extra postage (about double per USPS rates).