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Jake the Ballet Dog
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Product Description
Jake still loves the sounds of the orchestra, but this week he’s staying with Allegra, a prima ballerina at the ballet. When she takes Jake behind the scenes of her rehearsals for The Nutcracker, he loves twirling and whirling with the dancers. Jake is dazzled by the sparkling treats and beautiful fairies and has so much fun that he can’t help but join in on the dress rehearsal. Pretty soon, he’s mastered his arabesque and pirouette, but when it comes time for opening night, Jake will have to stay backstage. Watching from the wings can be just as fun, and if he’s good, Jake will get to take his own special bow.
Jake’s new adventure will encourage children’s love of the arts through the story of this beloved ballet.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #629539 in Books
- Published on: 2008-10-14
- Released on: 2008-10-14
- Format: Bargain Price
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 32 pages
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3–Jake, the canine protagonist in Jake the Philharmonic Dog (Walker, 2006), is introduced to a New York City ballet company as it gets ready for its annual performance of TheNutcracker at Lincoln Center. Readers get glimpses of the beloved ballet as Jake interferes with the company's rehearsals, but the book is really more about ballet in general than it is about The Nutcracker in particular. The stylish illustrations show the work of the improbably patient ballet master and the dancers as they try to resist the irrepressible pooch's efforts to join them onstage.–Virginia Walter, University of California, Los Angeles
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About the Author
Karen LeFrak is the author of Jake the Philharmonic Dog. An avid dog lover, she breeds and shows champion poodles. She is also an accomplished pianist and currently composes. Karen is married to Richard LeFrak, president of the LeFrak Organization, and they have two sons, Harrison and James. Together they divide their time between Manhattan and Southampton with their flock of poodles. Karen will be donating her proceeds from this book to the American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet.
Marcin Baranski still doesn’t own a dog, even after illustrating both of Jake’s adventures. He has illustrated for Cosmopolitan magazine and is also a fine artist. Marcin lives in Krakow, Poland, with his wife and two sons.
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Customer Reviews
PUTTIN' ON THE DOG
Jake the Ballet Dog? What an unlikely title! But, that's okay because this is an unlikely story, which is probably one reason why youngsters will thoroughly enjoy it.
Allegra, a prima ballerina, is taking care of her friend's dog, Jake. Now, Jake looks quie like an ordinary dog - his heritage is questionable, he's black with several white paws and an active tail. However, Jake does have some unique sensibilities. Since Allegra is in the midst of rehearsals for The Nutcracker ballet, she takes Jake to the studio with her. Little did anyone suspect that he would be so enthusiastic about ballet. As the dancers warm up, Jake also assumes a position.
It's not long before Allegra is showing him off to the other dancers by tossing his toys so that he leaps for them, and standing on his hind legs for a cracker reward. Well, all of this is fun during rehearsals but what might Jake do during an actual performance?
Youngsters will not only like the story line but will also learn a bit about ballet, such as some common words - arabesque, pirouette, en pointe, etc. Of course, the endearing story of The Nutcracker complete with the prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy always entrances. Artist Marcin Baranski gives credit to New York City Ballet's production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker as inspiration for her artwork. The book also includes a glossary of terms.
It's a treat to come across a children's book that not only entertains and amuses but also educates.
- Gail Cooke
Excellent ballet introduction
This is a beautiful book that both my three year old twins and I enjoy reading. It is a lovely introduction to ballet with some basic terminology and illustrations of the five basic ballet positions. It also tells the story of the Nutcracker, with Jake the dog's antics mixed in to delight readers and spice up the plot.
I think this would be a beautiful book to give a new ballet student, or a little girl who is about to see the Nutcracker Ballet. I think it will be read quite often in our home, and I hope it sparks an interest in dance for my children.
