All the wonders and realities of the world of dance come to life in this entrancing story told by Canada's leading ballerina. On Stage, Please tells how a little girl will realize her dream of becoming a professional dancer. Despite many setbacks, young Jennifer Allen applies herself with determination to the pursuit of the demanding career she has chosen, a pursuit readers share with her, step by step. On Stage, Please contains a wealth of information woven into the fabric of a fascinating story. It is enhanced by artist Rita Briansky's delightful black-and-white etchings. On Stage, Please is an accurate and realistic depiction of the exhilarating experiences in the dedicated art of dancing.

Veronica Tennant, Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, has won accolades in every major classical role as a dancer of extraordinary versatility and dramatic power. She has danced The Nutcracker on stages across North America and Europe both with her own company and as a guest artist. In her captivating version of The Nutcracker, she has blended the familiar with her own fantasy to create a uniquely beautiful rendering of this enduring classic. The balletic dimension enlivens her writing, for as Tennant says, "The Nutcracker lives with the freshness of tradition. On paper, just as on stage, Tschaikovsky's glorious music was always my source and my guide." Illustrations for this unique version of The Nutcracker have been brilliantly created by celebrated artist, Toller Cranston.