Books, Children's Books, Obsessions, Ballet & Dance

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Whoopi Goldberg, Deborah Underwood
Sugar Plum Ballerinas #1: Plum Fantastic
by Hyperion Book CH (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-10-21)

Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving them to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you're the new ballerina on the block, and it's even harder when you're chosen to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school recital! Not only is Al a terrible dancer, but she's also got a rotten case of stage fright! Al's ballet classmates are going to have to use all the plum power they've got to coach this scary fairy!

The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet (Pictureback(R))
by Random House Books for Young Readers (Paperback)

Illus. in full color. The magic of the beloved ballet is captured in this affordable edition. Art by a Caldecott Honor Book artist complements a succinct narration that is ideal for young children.

Thomas Nelson
Dance Praise 2 -the ReMix: Dance Pad Included! (Digital Praise)
by Thomas Nelson (CD-ROM)

Dance Praise 2 -the ReMix combines the latest music from top Christian artists with an action packed dance game that offers hours of family fun. Simply connect the included dance pad to the USB port of your Windows or Mac computer, follow the onscreen arrows and start steppin' to the music. Includes new music from top Christian artists, including Mandisa, Barlow Girl, Superchick, Pillar, Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Jeremy Camp, Ayiesha Woods, Plumb, and more!  With over 50 songs and 4 dances per song, there are over 200 dances to choose from. Many new features enhance game play and record keeping. Let the dance party begin! For ages 4 and up.

Noel Streatfeild
Dancing Shoes
by Topeka Bindery (School & Library Binding)

Aunt Cora is determined to turn two orphans, perky Hilary and sullen Rachel, into members of her dance troupe. But Rachel wants to keep Hilary from being one of Wintle’s Little Wonders–is it selfishness or something else? Misunderstandings and a spoiled cousin combine for a tale full of high drama. Originally published in 1957.

Giles Andreae
Giraffes Can't Dance
by Orchard (Hardcover)

Katharine Holabird
Angelina Ballerina
by Viking Juvenile (Hardcover)

Angelina Ballerina is the picture book that first introduced Angelina to her adoring fans. This tiny dancer has proved to have enormous staying power—she has been a hugely popular character for more than twenty years. And Angelina’s popularity only continues to grow. She is even the spokescharacter for National Dance Week.With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the original story about the feisty little mouse who wants nothing more than to dance still keeps young ballerinas leaping with delight.

Katharine Holabird
Angelina's Ballet Class (Angelina Ballerina)
by Grosset & Dunlap (Paperback)

Come along as Angelina spins, twirls, and dances her way through Miss Lilly's ballet class. With instructions for each step, little girls can learn to dance just like Angelina! Cardstock pages and ribbons are included to make your own flip book to make Angelina dance!

Sandra Boynton
Let's Dance, Little Pookie
by Robin Corey Books (Board book) (Release Date: 2008-08-12)

POOKIE’S MOM proposes a lively dance together. Pookie, being Pookie, is somewhat hesitant to try something new. But little by little, Pookie is drawn into the dance—hopping, marching, shimmying, singing. Presented in Boynton’s captivating style, this book will thoroughly delight toddlers and their caregivers alike.

Chicken Socks Totally Tape
by Chicken Socks (Spiral-bound)

Announcing a book filled with ""tape-me"" pages, along with four rolls of colorful kid-friendly paper tape (no scissors required). Each page is a different activity: Wrap the mummy, frame the picture, build the train tracks or just paint the whole picture in colored tape. Now this is an activity book to get stuck on.

Jane O'Connor, DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
Nina, Nina Star Ballerina (All Aboard Reading Series)
by Grosset & Dunlap (Paperback)

Playing the star in the class dance show, Nina finds herself in an awkward situation when all her friends think that she is the star of the show, and she now has to set the record straight and make things right once more.

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