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Young, Amy

Belinda Begins Ballet

32 pp. | Viking | February, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-670-06244-7 $15.99
(4) K-3 Because of Belinda's extra-long feet, her drama teacher, Mrs. Rhino (who really shouldn't cast stones), insists Belinda be a clumsy clown in the talent show. She is humiliated but soldiers on. Watching a ballet dancer rehearse inspires her to make the clown-act her own. Mrs. Rhino's insensitivity is over the top, but graceful Belinda's poise shines through in Young's cartoonlike illustrations.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman

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