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Product Identifiers

PublisherHoliday House, Incorporated

ISBN-100823439321

ISBN-139780823439324

eBay Product ID (ePID)24038539275

Product Key Features

Book TitleDear Ballerina

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPerforming Arts / Dance, Business, Careers, Occupations, General, Girls & Women

Publication Year2019

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorMonica Wellington

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2018-001410

Reviews"A tender story that teaches young readers that ballet isn't just about performing--it's also about relationships." --Kirkus Reviews

Dewey Edition23

Grade ToKindergarten

Dewey Decimal813.6

SynopsisA dream comes true for a girl who loves tutus, pointe shoes, and dancing on tiptoe! The girl in this story loves to stretch, to pose, to point her toes, to swirl and twirl and leap! She practices new steps every day. All her efforts are rewarded when one special day, she gets to dance in a performance with her favorite ballerina. "Dear Ballerina," the girl writes, "I dream of being a dancer just like you." The pictures in the book take the reader behind the scenes of the ballet to a practice room, a costume room, and the wings of the stage. At last, the curtain goes up, and the girl and her idol dance. Their tutus swirl together! "Dancing makes me happy!" the little ballerina says. A touching story about dance, passion, effort, and intergenerational mentorship. The five ballet positions are illustrated, and behind-the-scene secrets are revealed. Back matter provides interesting information about point shoes, tutus, and the contents of a ballet bag. The author-illustrator is the mother of a little girl who has grown up to be a professional ballerina with New York City Ballet. This book was inspired by letters Lydia Wellington wrote to dancers she admired, as well as letters she has received from young fans. Every detail in this book is filled with joy and love and is authentic and accurate. A glittery cover makes Dear Ballerina a perfect gift for ballet recitals. A great choice for fans of Angelina Ballerina., A dream comes true for a girl who loves tutus, pointe shoes, and dancing on tiptoe The girl in this story loves to stretch, to pose, to point her toes, to swirl and twirl and leap She practices new steps every day. All her efforts are rewarded when one special day, she gets to dance in a performance with her favorite ballerina. "Dear Ballerina," the girl writes, "I dream of being a dancer just like you." The pictures in the book take the reader behind the scenes of the ballet to a practice room, a costume room, and the wings of the stage. At last, the curtain goes up, and the girl and her idol dance. Their tutus swirl together "Dancing makes me happy " the little ballerina says. A touching story about dance, passion, effort, and intergenerational mentorship. The five ballet positions are illustrated, and behind-the-scene secrets are revealed. Back matter provides interesting information about point shoes, tutus, and the contents of a ballet bag. The author-illustrator is the mother of a little girl who has grown up to be a professional ballerina with New York City Ballet. This book was inspired by letters Lydia Wellington wrote to dancers she admired, as well as letters she has received from young fans. Every detail in this book is filled with joy and love and is authentic and accurate. A glittery cover makes Dear Ballerina a perfect gift for ballet recitals. A great choice for fans of Angelina Ballerina.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.W4576De 2019