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Vampirina Ballerina (2012)

by Anne Marie Pace(Favorite Author)

3.87 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1423157532 (ISBN13: 9781423157533)

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Disney-Hyperion

review 1: This book takes a cute, fresh approach to the typical ballerina story. The illustrations and book design are superb and set a nice tone. (My daughter says: "I liked the pictures because they were at nighttime.") The story itself is based on one that has been told many times, about a little girl who dreams of being a ballerina and must work hard to achieve her goal. The difference is that Vampirina has a few concerns that non-vampires need not consider, and that is what makes the story fun.
review 2: A young vampire child wants to be a ballerina. It is suggested that she find a night class (since she sleeps during the day). Mistakes are recognized, perseverance lauded and practice is much encouraged.I do enjoy this story as it will be good for kids beginning bal... morelet and working towards a recital of some sort. However, I did find the story a bit pedantic. It doesn't flow well in terms of children's listening expectations or attention spans. I also was disappointed in the obvious "girl" emphasis.The illustrations and glitter will be a big hit, though. less

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