Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Curtain Up!: Behind the Scenes at the Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
Illustrator: Lauren O'Hara
Ages: 9+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 978-0-500-65251-0
Keywords: Royal Opera House in London, Performing Arts, Ballet, Opera, Costumes and Sets design,
Figaro, the resident cat at the Royal Opera House, takes us on a tour behind the production of the Nutcracker. Legendary performances come alive through the sumptuous, detailed illustrations. .