Fans of Jane O'Connor's 'Fancy Nancy' series (HarperCollins) will love Tallulah's tenacity and vivaciousness.- Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 08:59:05 Associated-names Boiger, Alexandra, illustrator Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA1193211 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier The muted, rosy illustrations create a soft mood and complement the tone of the story beautifully. The book is full of rich vocabulary as young readers learn about plies, releves, and tendus. 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. Tallulah decides she wants to dance whether or not she has a tutu.

Then one day, she hears familiar music in the supermarket and cannot stop herself from dancing. After a temper tantrum, Tallulah decides she no longer wants to work so hard and gives up ballet. Her teacher explains that she must be patient and work hard to earn it.

Each time, she waits full of expectation and confidence, hoping this will be the session when she receives her tutu. PreS-Gr 2-Tallulah loves to dance and desperately wants a tutu, so when she begins her ballet class, she is disappointed to find that she must wear a leotard. (Mar.) Copyright 2011 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission. And while Boiger's watercolors feel a bit too sunny and rose-hued at first-Tallulah and her classmates are standard-issue cute, with big, eager eyes-she captures the budding poise and grace of a young ballerina as well as the transformative power of discovering a true calling. But without preaching, they score some important points about the value of patience, persistence, and the pursuit of perfection. Singer (Mirror, Mirror) and Boiger (The Monster Princess) offer a story that is ostensibly as light on its feet as a sugar plum fairy. 'A ballerina needs a tutu, and she needs it now!' Gradually, Tallulah learns two important lessons: ballet is in her blood ('She always did a plie when she patted the neighbor's dog'), and not everything in life is about instant gratification. 'That's not fair!' she cries, stamping her feet.

But when class after class goes by and all her teacher has to offer is, 'Good job,' Tallulah finally loses it. Tallulah starts her lessons at the barre with visions of a much-coveted tutu dancing in her head. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th

Tallulah's Tutu by Marilyn Singer