I Am a Ballerina (edition 2004)

by Valerie Coulman (Author)

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The perfect book for budding performers, this is the endearing story of young Molly's dream to "fly through the air" like a real dancer. From her first shaky lessons to the dazzling Christmas recital, the spirited girl works tirelessly towards the day she can confidently proclaim "I am a ballerina!" Delicate chalk-pastel illustrations evoke the enchantment of darkened theaters, the magic of sparkling costumes, and the music of a dancer's world. This book is excellent for introducing young girls to ballet, a genre of dance that teaches poise, grace, confidence, and love of music. Wonderful to read aloud to the youngest of ballerinas, it also makes a great gift for an older ballerina who is starting to read on her own.… (more)

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Member:	ColleenFritch
Title:	I Am a Ballerina
Authors:	Valerie Coulman (Author)
Info:	Lobster Press (2004), 32 pages
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Molly's dream is to "fly through the air" as a ballerina, she works tirelessly to become one. From her first practices to her Christmas recital, she works until she finally can say that she is a ballerina. Ages 4-6

Myocom89 | Mar 22, 2017 |

This young girl works daily at becoming a ballerina. She goes to practices; her first one was not the best but she didn't allow that to stop her. She practiced and practiced. She was able to dance in the Christmas recital and finally was able to call herself a ballerina. (

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naemc | Mar 21, 2017 |

About a little girl who wanted to be a ballerina. She took lessons, had a recital for parents and felt very confident in her costume. When her dad lifted her in the air, she really felt like a princess. (

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ambermescott | Mar 20, 2017 |

A little girls mom takes her to a ballet. She then wants to become a ballerina. Her parents put into a ballet class so she can learn. She learns she has to practice a lot to get better. (

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MandyWilliams0903 | Feb 18, 2017 |

Molly wanted so badly to be a ballerina. After twisting and twirling about the house, dad suggests that she take lessons. She tried he very best. She asked the teacher if she would learn to be thrown and caught soon, the teacher replied not yet you need more experience. They had a recital, and dad was so happy at the end he threw her in the air and caught her, Molly felt like a real ballerina.

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The perfect book for budding performers, this is the endearing story of young Molly's dream to "fly through the air" like a real dancer. From her first shaky lessons to the dazzling Christmas recital, the spirited girl works tirelessly towards the day she can confidently proclaim "I am a ballerina!" Delicate chalk-pastel illustrations evoke the enchantment of darkened theaters, the magic of sparkling costumes, and the music of a dancer's world. This book is excellent for introducing young girls to ballet, a genre of dance that teaches poise, grace, confidence, and love of music. Wonderful to read aloud to the youngest of ballerinas, it also makes a great gift for an older ballerina who is starting to read on her own.

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