Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Lili loves to dance. She gets dressed in her leotard, tights, and ballet slippers and begins her class. Along with Lili we learn the five dance positions and see some of the roles she may dance when she is older. For boys and girls who want to know about ballet, this is a perfect introduction
For the many young children who see themselves as future ballet dancers, here s a book with practical information to think about and wonderful illustrations to dream on. Booklist (starred review)
A delight to the eyes of young ballet fans. Horn Book
An attractive and informative first book. Kirkus Reviews
Lili at Ballet] captures the magic and hard work involved in ballet. School Library Journal"
Synopsis
Former professional dancer and Caldecott Honor recipient Rachel Isadora shows readers how dreams and determination can play a leading role in becoming a ballet dancer.
Lili loves to dance. She gets dressed in her leotard, tights, and ballet slippers and begins her class. Along with Lili we learn the five dance positions and see some of the roles she may dance when she is older. For boys and girls who want to know about ballet, this is a perfect introduction
* For the many young children who see themselves as future ballet dancers, here s a book with practical information to think about and wonderful illustrations to dream on. Booklist (starred review)
A delight to the eyes of young ballet fans. Horn Book"
About the Author
Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.
Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.