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Ehrlich, Amy

The Girl Who Wanted to Dance

40 pp. | Candlewick | February, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-1345-7 $17.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Rebecca Walsh. After the death of her grandmother, Clara's father grows colder and more distant, discouraging music and dance in their home. One night, after following a troupe of performers camped in the forest, Clara learns the surprising truth about her family. The sophisticated text, illustrated with luminous watercolor and acrylic paintings, invites discussion for older picture book readers.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman

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