Little People, BIG DREAMS: Rudolf Nureyev by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Eleonora Arosio . 2019. Hardcover. (Ch-NF)

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Rudolf Nureyev, the ballet dancer and choreographer, in this true story of his life. Rudolf fell in love with dance at an early age. He had fire in his bones and an incredible talent. But his family were poor, and Rudolf was only accepted into ballet school at a very late age. There, he had to make up for lost time and hone his skill to compete with the other dances. This work ethic transformed him into a dazzling professional dancer, thrilling audiences with sensational performances and star power. He even went on to choreograph his own ballets. Rudolf is respected around the world as a master of perfection in dance. With innovative illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful people of the world.