From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon M. Draper comes a debut picture book about a timid little ballerina who learns that the show must go on—and will—with a little help from her friends.
Bella loves ballet class and listens hard to the music so she can tippy-toe turn, point, and plié in perfect time. When Madame announces a recital, Bella is determined to do her best. But when she tries to stretch up to leap lightly like a cloud, she wobbles and almost topples—luckily, a friend catches her.
Now, Bella’s nervous; maybe she can’t do this like she thought she could. On recital day, when the curtain goes up and the dancers get in position, Bella freezes. Can she find her courage in time to take the stage?---from the publisher
40 pages 978-1534463967 Ages 4-8
Keywords: ballet, friendship, dealing with anxiety, performing arts, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, diversity, diverse books, African American author, Black Girl books, African American and Black stories, Fine Arts Curriculum
