Synopses & Reviews
Selena is a little girl and#8220;who does not walk so much as twirl.and#8221; When her mother takes her to Miss Tutuand#8217;s school of ballet, Selena has a bit of trouble with some of the steps, but still she practices and practices to get them right. Finally the time comes for Selena to make her debut. But she is terrified. Will her fear stop her from becoming Miss Tutuand#8217;s star?
Lesland#233;a Newmanand#8217;s lyrical and humorous story about achieving oneand#8217;s dream is perfectly matched with Carey Armstrong-Ellisand#8217;s witty and charming illustrations, which are filled with little stories of their own.
FandP level: I
FandPand#160;genre:and#160;RF
Synopsis
Selena is a little girl who does not walk so much as twirl. When her mother takes her to Miss Tutu s school of ballet, Selena has a bit of trouble with some of the steps, but still she practices and practices to get them right. Finally the time comes for Selena to make her debut. But she is terrified. Will her fear stop her from becoming Miss Tutu s star?
Leslea Newman s lyrical and humorous story about achieving one s dream is perfectly matched with Carey Armstrong-Ellis s witty and charming illustrations, which are filled with little stories of their own.
F&P level: I
F&Pgenre: RF"
Synopsis
From the author of "Just Like Mama" and the illustrator of "The Twelve Days of Kindergarten" comes a charming, humorous story about a young girl who loves to dance, and the teacher who encourages her. Full color.
About the Author
Lesland#233;a Newman is the author of fifty books for adults and children, including Eight Nights of Chanukah and Just Like Mama. She lives in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Visit her online at www.lesleakids.com.
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Carey Armstrong-Ellis is the illustrator of the bestselling Twelve Days books. She lives in Cape Neddick, Maine. Visit her online at www.slugworksrocks.com.