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After their amazing first competition, 12-year-old Harper is loving life in her new group, the DanceStarz. But now, Harper has landed a part in her school musical - and not everyone is as thrilled about it as she is.
The DanceStarz are worried Harper will be distracted so close to their next event. The girls have to win - especially as they're facing their arch-rivals, the Belles. Can Harper figure out how to find her balance and shine before she loses it all?
The Callback, written in collaboration with Jula DeVillers, is the glittering sequel to dancer and international superstar Maddie Ziegler's debut novel, The Audition.
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I Got the Rhythm
(Hardcover)
Connie Schofield-Morrison; Illustrated by Frank Morrison; Cover design or artwork by Frank Morrison; Text written by Connie Schofield-Morrison
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On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother
and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world
around her-- from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream
sellers everything is musical She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her way
into the heart of the beat, finally busting out in an impromptu
dance, which all the kids join in on Award-winning illustrator
Frank Morrison and Connie Schofield-Morrison, capture the beat of
the street, to create a rollicking read that will get any kid in
the mood to boogie.
Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing
up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnessed atrocities that no child
ever should. Her father was killed by rebels and her mother died of
famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela was mistreated and saw the
brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Then Michaela and her best
friend are adopted by an American couple, and Michaela begins to
take dance lessons. But life in the States isn't without
difficulties. Unfortunately, tragedy can find its way to Michaela
in America, too, and her past can feel like it's haunting her. The
world of ballet is a racist one, and Michaela has to fight for a
place amongst the ballet elite, hearing the words 'America's not
ready for a black girl ballerina.' And yet . . . Today, Michaela
DePrince is an international ballet star, dancing for The Dutch
National Ballet at the age of nineteen. This is a heart-breaking,
inspiring autobiography by a teenager who shows us that, beyond
everything, there is always hope for a better future.
Ease the wind-down to sleep with this graceful, playful rhyme that
will have children gliding into bed! Two satin slippers with
bunny-ear toes and stripy pajamas are dreamy dance clothes.... When
the sun sets, the ballet can begin! From the first notes of the
crickets' outdoor orchestra to her grand finale indoors, one little
girl glisses and jetes her way to bedtime. Rhyming verse, fun sound
effects and elegant French words add delicious read-aloud flair to
this delightful, dance-filled tale.
Little children will love bouncing around to the Christmas music in
this irresistible sound book. As well as dancing elves, there are
reindeer and Christmas fairies having a boogie - and even Santa
himself gets his dancing boots on! With one very simple "move" to
copy on each page, and toe-tapping disco arrangements of well-loved
festive tunes, this is a perfect way to hop, twirl and waggle
yourself into the Christmas spirit.
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Finding My Dance
(Hardcover)
Ria Thundercloud; Illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller
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At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow
circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made
for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over
Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles - tap, jazz, ballet -
but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite
feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her
school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself
up.
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Dance With Oti
(Hardcover)
Oti Mabuse; Illustrated by Samara Hardy
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It’s time for Oti’s dance class! Join Oti in her dance studio and learn
“The Bird Jive” in ten easy steps.
There are lots of children in Oti’s dance class – and lots of feelings,
too. Meet Fikile in her sparkly new shoes and Naira who is SUPER
excited to get started! Gan is feeling a little worried about joining
in whilst Martin can’t wait to show his parents what he can do! But in
the middle of their dance routine, an unexpected visitor disrupts the
class. Not to fear, Oti is here! Soon they are back on track, getting
ready for the performance of their lives.
Written by Strictly Come Dancing superstar Oti Mabuse, this debut
picture book will dance into the hands of families who have loved
watching Oti on-screen. It celebrates dance, movement and expressing
your feelings – as well as teaching a short, simple 10-step dance
routine.
It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter
something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is
reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear
fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The
Nutcracker, the girl's eyes light up as she's introduced to the
magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances,
the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the
girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening. Waltz of
the Snowflakes is Elly MacKay at her finest, mixing her acclaimed
paper-cut artwork with vibrant colors in this whimsical, dreamlike,
and inspiring wordless picture book. A must-have for any ballet-
and theater-obsessed reader and the perfect gift to be shared
during the holidays or any time of year when the world outside
needs a little bit of color and vibrancy.
Follow your dreams, work hard and stay positive to make the impossible possible! In Twinning It!, globally popular acrobatic duo and Youtube sensations Sam and Teagan Rybka share their life story to date, as well as lots of tips and advice for balancing family and friends with fitness goals, fashion, beauty and fun. Learn to navigate social media, feel confident in the skin you're in and realise that the highs and lows are all just part of growing up. Teaching dance by day and making Youtube videos by night for their 5 million-plus followers, the Rybka twins share their formula for success in dance, acro and life, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at their appearances on Australia's Got Talent and Dance Moms, and never-before-seen photos of acrobatic poses taken on stunning beaches, bringing their Aussie way of life and sunny attitude to the world.
A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet stories
From Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppelia,
Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her
timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly
complemented by Lauren O'Hara's characterful illustrations, which
strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and
the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the
ballet ... certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!
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