Tallulah's Tutu - by Marilyn Singer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>It takes more than plies and pirouettes to be a ballerina -- it takes patience, practice, and perseverance, as little Tallulah discovers in this delightful story filled with pink leotards, ballet slippers, and ultimately, a tutu!<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Tallulah just knows she could be a great ballerina--if only she had a tutu. She signs up for ballet class with great anticipation, only to be disappointed when tutus aren't handed out. When she learns that one must <i>earn</i> a tutu in dance class, she quits in a huff. But everywhere Tallulah goes, things keep reminding her of ballet. Her neighbor's basset hound always stands in second position, and Tallulah always does a plie when patting him. And she can't pass a store window without doing a beautiful finish, or hear music over the grocery store intercom without performing. In the end, Tallulah returns to dance lessons because she can't stay away, and, after working hard all year . . . she gets<i></i>her tutu.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This endearing story teaches children the value of earning something and that the joy of the journey can be just as sweet as the reward....The muted, rosy illustrations create a soft mood and complement the tone of the story beautifully.--<i>School Library Journal</i> Without preaching, [Marilyn Singer and Alexandra Boiger] score some important points about the value of patience, persistence, and the pursuit of perfection.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>A nice addition to the recently growing collection of ballet-themed books. --<i>Booklist</i> The glittery pink cover and endpaper spreads of the five ballet positions are appealing, and Singer weaves the language of ballet throughout her story.--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Marilyn Singer</b> is the author of more than one hundred books for children including, the highly praised <i>Mirror Mirror </i>and <i>City Lullaby</i>. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Washington, Connecticut. Visit her website at www.marilynsinger.net. <p/><b>Alexandra Boige</b>r has illustrated several award-winning picture and chapter books, including<i> Thanks a Lot, Emily Post!</i> and <i>While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat.</i> She lives in California. Visit her website at www.alexandraboiger.com. <br>
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