Although there isn’t a good moral lesson in this book it is still very enjoyable for kids to read and could help their reading skills improve. At first she struggled to perform some of the dance moves but with dedication, practicing and support she was able to achieve her goals. This beautiful book's final page describes the ballet Cinderella, with music by the great Russian composer, Sergei Prokofiev. Our young hip hop enthusiasts will tons of fun dance moves and choreography with upbeat and age appropriate music! Ella Bella borrows a pair of ballet shoes for the day because she somehow only brought one shoe, so her teacher plays Cinderella music that day.

No need to have an understanding of HOW Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa or how Van Gogh made his sunflowers. And the high energy mix of jazz and tap will help these little ones realize their potential and give others great self-confidence! It's certainly worth a read if you're looking for something full of imagination and lovely illustrations (and, hey, nothing wrong with that! With a sparkling foiled cover and exquisitely detailed illustrations, this is the perfect gift for all would-be ballerinas. James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas.He has also created designs and illustrations for the Kirov Mariinsky Opera of St Petersburg and in 1994 won the New York Times award for one of the ten best illustrated books on the year (The Boy and The Cloth of Dreams).

The 2nd book in the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina series will transport you to the magical world of Cinderella in this enchanting re-imagination of the classic fairy tale. There’s never a dull moment and we promise this will be the one that your doll looks forward to week after week. Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes.All of our leotards can be used for everyday wear when paired with leggings or shorts and can also be used as swimwear. For stories about young people actually learning ballet, I'd recommend the Tallulah books - Tallulah's Tutu, Tallulah's Solo, etc.

Bella Bundle classes aren't held to the same schedule as the rest of the Bella Ballerina classes as we know a woman's schedule is likely to need more flexibility.Each week, our journey introduces us to a new friend and during our exciting story we will help the character through a challenge.