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Zusatztext Ferguson! the Duchess of York! has produced a slew of red-haired heroines; this time out! it’s a hopeful ballerina. Rosie loves to dance! and she’s quite good at it. But when she begins lessons! something happens. She twists and trips and looks like a wilted flower. Soon she’s ready to give up dancing for good. Then a present arrives: beautiful red ballet slippers. Once Rosie slips them on! her pliés become perfect and her arabesques are sublime. When Rosie thinks the shoes should get the credit! her teacher—the gift giver—informs Rosie that success really comes from her own talent. Ferguson does not have the rhythms of a natural writer! and this text doesn’t exactly flow. Still! her books are always better when she’s paired with a good artist! and Caldecott Honor winner Goode is very good. Rendered in pen and ink and pastel! the pictures display a distinct feel of movement as Rosie cavorts about white pages. Her emotions! too! are evident from body language as well as expression. A ... story with a solid message about having faith in yourself. — Booklist ! September 1! 2012 Informationen zum Autor Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York Klappentext Rosie has always loved to dance! but when she starts ballet classes she learns that it takes not only practice and hard work but also self-confidence. Full color. Zusammenfassung From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson! The Duchess of York! a picture book starring a lovable and spunky character who will inspire prima ballerinas everywhere! More than anything! Rosie loves to dance and wants to be a prima ballerina. But when she enrolls in ballet school! she can’t seem to master the plié or balance her arabesque. Never mind the grand jeté! Is there any hope for Rosie’s big dreams? With charming text from Sarah Ferguson! The Duchess of York! and delightful illustrations from Caldecott Honoree Diane Goode! this encouraging story of an aspiring dancer will have readers asking for an encore. ...
