I Want to Dance

Makiko Toyofuku, Makiko Toyofuku

Book cover for I Want to Dance
Book cover for I Want to Dance

I Want to Dance

I Want to Dance

Makiko Toyofuku, Makiko Toyofuku

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Description

One night a white rabbit glimpses a ballet class in progress, and is enchanted. She gathers her courage and asks if she may join the class. Soon, other friends join too, and learn - along with classical ballet - that being true to yourself can be beautiful. A heartwarming story about having the courage to step into unknown worlds.

Critical Reviews

"Toyofuku creates her own sort of magic here, telling a small, gentle story with precisely chosen words and lovely illustrations, which have the look of pencil drawings with watercolor washes. The text reads aloud well. First published in Japan, this lyrical picture book hits just the right notes for small ballet students with big dreams." -- Booklist

"... ballet fans will enjoy the graceful poses, the fairy tale-pretty woods, and the kindliness of the dancers willing to include bunnies in their love for dance." -- The Horn Book Magazine

Publishing Information

Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Pub date: 2020-06-01
Length: 32 pages

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