Degas and the Little Dancer (Anholt's Artists Books For Children)

Young Marie wants to be a ballerina but her parents have no money for lessons. She must earn what little money she can as an artist?s model at a ballet school. Then her life takes an unusual turn when she models for the famous sculptor Edgar Degas.This is a title in Barron?s Anholt?s Artists Books for Children series in which author and illustrator Laurence Anholt recalls memorable and sometimes amusing moments when the lives of the artists were touched by children. Anholt?s fine illustrations appear on every page and include reproductions of works by the artists. Age Range: 6 - 9 yearsLexile Measure: AD730L Series: Anholt's Artists Books For ChildrenPaperback: 32 pagesPublisher: B.E.S. Publishing (October 1 2007)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0764138529ISBN-13: 978-0764138522 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.2 x 11.5 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces