Over In The Meadow At The Big Ballet

The annual ballet is coming up, and everyone in the meadow is getting ready. The frogs are practicing their pliés, the hedgehogs are sewing costumes, and the rabbits and fluffy-tailed squirrels are busy painting the sets. Trouble is, the little swan with the starring role isn’t quite sure she’s ready for the stage. But with the help of her teacher, Miss Faye, the nervous swan spends every spare minute rehearsing—and when her moment in the spotlight finally arrives, a star is born.

This fresh spin on the classic rhyme will leave every young dancer yearning for a chance to shine.

Lisa Shulman lives in northern California.

Sarah Massini lives in England.