(2) K-3 Illustrated by Julie Morstad. This lyrical introduction follows ballet great Anna Pavlova (1881–1931) through her training; her roles, particularly her iconic Dying Swan; her growing fame; and her determination to make ballet accessible to everyone. Delicate mixed-media illustrations perfectly suit Anna's grace, capturing her expressiveness with abstracted swan imagery. An author's note provides more straightforward biographical information and highlights Pavlova's legacy as an artist of the people. Bib.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2015

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Edgar Degas. In a text drawn from her 1922 memoir, Pavlova explains how her life was changed when her mother took her to see the ballet Sleeping Beauty. Paintings by Edgar Degas accompany the story, though they aren't always appropriate for the text. The total package, elegant to look at but not especially childlike, concludes with facts about Pavlova's life and two black-and-white photos of the dancer.

Reviewer: Amy Kellman