Synopses & Reviews
Itand#8217;s Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what sheand#8217;s been wishing forand#8212;a part in a
realand#160;ballet, a professional production of
The Nutcracker. Sheand#8217;s only a mouse, but she works as hard as if sheand#160;had beenand#160;castand#160;as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina?
A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positivelyand#160;magical Christmas book.
Review
"Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step."
—Kirkus
Review
A 2013and#160;Oppenheim Toy Portfolioand#160;Platinum Award Winner and#160; and#160; "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step."
and#8212;Kirkus
"With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
Review
"[A] charming follow-up to 2011's Tallulah's Tutu."and#160;and#160;--The New York Times Book Review "A lovely story that gently and effectively presents common childhood difficulties wrapped in a world of tutus and sparkles."--Kirkus Reviews "A lovely tribute to the closeness of brothers and sisters, this title holds appeal for the child needing patience, yet wanting to be recognized."--School Library Journal "Conveys Tallulahand#8217;s shifting emotions as a dancer and as a sister with equal perception and finesse. Full of light and grace, Boigerand#8217;s watercolor illustrations bring the characters to life in lively paintings. An appealing choice for ballet lovers and a fine sequel to Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu"--Booklist "Boiger's gouache and watercolor art is as fluid and graceful as a pirouette."--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
It's Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what she's been wishing for--a part in a real ballet, a professional production of The Nutcracker. She's only a mouse, but she works as hard as if she had been cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina?
A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positively magical Christmas book.
Synopsis
Just in time for Christmas, Tallulah is about to get her fondest wish--a starring role in a real production of The Nutcracker!
Synopsis
Ballet and sibling rivalry meet head on in this sweet companion to Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu, in which headstrong ballerina Tallulah dreams of performing a solo in a ballet performance until her little brother begins dance class and disrupts her plans, from Marilyn Singer, lushly illustrated by Alexandra Boiger.
Synopsis
Tallulah is certain she will have a solo in her dance schooland#8217;s upcoming performance of
The Frog Prince. After all, she is now an excellent ballerina. And sheand#8217;s proud that her
little brother, Beckett, has started taking ballet too, even though he spends most of his
time goofing off.
But then Tallulah gets an unexpected surprise . . . and not the good kind. Whatand#8217;s a
ballerina to do when everything does not go as planned?
Ballet and sibling rivalry meet head-on in this fabulous follow-up to Tallulahand#8217;s Tutu.
About the Author
Marilyn Singer is the author of more than ninety books for children, includingand#160;three previous books about Tallulah.and#160;She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Washington, Connecticut, with her husband and several pets. You can visit her at www.marilynsinger.net.
Alexandra Boiger has illustrated many picture and chapter books, among them the books about Tallulah. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives with her family in California. Please visit her at www.alexandraboiger.com.