  | Bella ballerina Author: Draper, Sharon M. | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
At her first ballet recital, a young ballerina overcomes a bout of stage fright to help a fellow dancer in need.
| Illustrator: | Glenn, Ebony |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 09/23/2024 A cast of children portrayed with various skin tones takes the stage in this kindness-centered collaboration set in a dance class, where "tippy-toe tutu,/ tippy toe twirl,/ Bella Ballerina/ loves to spin and whirl." As the brown-skinned child learns new vocabulary and skills, occasional wobbles result in classmates steadying her or helping her up. When a big show places Bella in front of a crowd, prompting her to linger anxiously in the wings, another friend’s need creates an opportunity for her to jet? to the rescue. Utilizing alliteration and assonance in rhyming verse, Draper creates a dance-like lilt, while Glenn’s stylistically flat digital artwork uses simple shapes to create an amiable atmosphere for this tale of community amid skill-building. Dance terms conclude. Ages 4-8. (Oct.) - Copyright 2024
Other - 09/23/2024 A cast of children portrayed with various skin tones takes the stage in this kindness-centered collaboration set in a dance class, where "tippy-toe tutu,/ tippy toe twirl,/ Bella Ballerina/ loves to spin and whirl." As the brown-skinned child learns new vocabulary and skills, occasional wobbles result in classmates steadying her or helping her up. When a big show places Bella in front of a crowd, prompting her to linger anxiously in the wings, another friend’s need creates an opportunity for her to jet? to the rescue. Utilizing alliteration and assonance in rhyming verse, Draper creates a dance-like lilt, while Glenn’s stylistically flat digital artwork uses simple shapes to create an amiable atmosphere for this tale of community amid skill-building. Dance terms conclude. Ages 4-8. (Oct.) - Copyright 2024
