About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting a new hobby or feels nervous about a big performance. It offers a calming, step by step look at the preparation required for a professional ballet, moving from the quiet morning routine at home to the final application of stage makeup. By focusing on the ritual of the work rather than just the final applause, it validates the effort and focus children put into their own interests. It is a gentle, realistic guide that helps preschool and early elementary children understand that mastery comes through patience and a series of small, intentional actions. Parents will appreciate how it de-mystifies the stage while maintaining a sense of magic and pride in one's craft.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and realistic. It touches on the physical demands of dance, but in a way that emphasizes discipline and care for one's body rather than pain or struggle.
Ideal Reader
A 4 to 6 year old who is either starting their first dance class or has developed an obsession with the 'behind the scenes' mechanics of how things work. It is perfect for a child who finds comfort in routines.
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