Soldiers of Beauty is a book that celebrates ballet in a unique combination of poetry and art that appeals to the mind, the emotions and the senses. The book dances, leaps and sings to all the rhythms, sounds and colors of ballet. Rottenberg writes from the point of view of the dancers, the lovers of the dance and the lovers of the dancers. The poetry is funny, sad and beautiful. The artwork is simple, sensitive and vivid. Every page is exciting. Soldiers of Beauty is a book to cherish for yourself and give to your friends.

Soldiers of Beauty

David Ira Rottenberg

Cedar Crest Books

Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig tells the tale of Gwendolyn and Omar two best friends who have big dreams. Gwendolyn longs to dance ballet, and Omar wants to join the football team. There is just one problem they re both pigs! How will Natasha Levertov, the greatest teacher of dance in ze vorld, help them make their dreams come true? Adorable illustrations and charming text make this story a hit with girls and boys. It is not just for aspiring dancers but shows all children the joy of pursuing what they love. Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig is the first book in the popular Gwendolyn series. The second book is Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood.

Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig

Children's Books

Animals

Get ready for fun and adventure when the world's two danciest pigs, Gwendolyn and Omar, go Hollywood. 
What happens when Roger Thunderbluster, the greatest movie producer in the world, asks Natasha Levertov, the greatest dance teacher in ze vorld, to help make Gwendolyn and Omar stars? 
Will the movie be a hit? Can the two pigs really dance and sing. Can't wait to find out? All the laughs are inside, so go right in. 
Next stop - Hollywood! 
Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood is the second book in the popular Gwendolyn series. The first book is Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig.

Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood

Take a magical journey with a flying princess who plucks stars from the sky, marries a prince, and meets the King of the Sky. It is a timeless and inspiring tale about being true to yourself and true to your word. Girls and boys love Margarita's Star and want to read it again and again. The writing and illustrations are as magical as the story, so snuggle up, turn on your imagination, and dive right in.

Margarita's Star

Nutcracker time is here! The world s greatest dancing pigs, Gwendolyn and Omar, are eager to rehearse. All is excitement, hard work, and fun. Natasha Levertov, the Artistic Director, and her former ballet partner, Bary Mishnakoff, are on hand to help their students learn the steps and a little bit about life! The story is sweet, clever, and charming, and the illustrations will make you laugh out loud. Wait! Is that the Overture I hear? Gwendolyn's Nutty Nutcracker is about to begin. Don't miss out on all the drama, laughter, and applause. Hurry inside. The curtain is about to rise.

Gwendolyn's Nutty Nutcracker