![]() ![]() Our main character is not afraid to be different,Īnd she uses that difference to stand out in a positive manner. A positive model for our future ballerinas and dancers. The main character is represented as a tall determined girl. The illustrations are lively and engaging with the young dancer looking right out of the pages. ![]() Our very young students acted out parts of the story and drew ideas from this book that retraces the struggle of a real dancer – modeling perseverance to encourage them to follow their dreams. Dramatic play in the classroom turns easily to creating a ballet studio. With the Holiday season approaching, the girls in the class can’t stop talking about the Nutcracker. The book is loosely based on the life experiences of author Debbie Allen. However she ignores the negative comments and ends up being a wonderful ballerina. She is very tall and she endures many people teasing her and trying to dissuade her from following her dream. This magnificent book traces the struggle of a girl who dreams of being a ballerina. ![]()
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