I Am a Ballerina
Valerie Coulman, Sandra Lamb
Hardcover
(Lobster Press, Oct. 20, 2004)
The perfect book for budding performers, this is the endearing story of young Molly's dream to "fly through the air" like a real dancer. From her first shaky lessons to the dazzling Christmas recital, the spirited girl works tirelessly towards the day she can confidently proclaim "I am a ballerina!" Delicate chalk-pastel illustrations evoke the enchantment of darkened theaters, the magic of sparkling costumes, and the music of a dancer's world. This book is excellent for introducing young girls to ballet, a genre of dance that teaches poise, grace, confidence, and love of music. Wonderful to read aloud to the youngest of ballerinas, it also makes a great gift for an older ballerina who is starting to read on her own.
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