Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer (Step Into Reading, Step 4): From Orphan to Ballerina

Excellent book, also to be used for learners of English

This book makes me cry when I read it to my daughter. What an inspiration.

Di Read it. You will not believe the path, strewn with obstacles, land mines and nearly impossible impediments, that Misty Copeland transverses to become the shining star she deservedly is. I go to the ballet twice a year. Nutcracker Suite and Swan Lake. I HAD NO IDEA who Misty Copeland was when I saw Swan Lake in late June a Wednesday matinee (I am much. much more a Yankee fan than into ballet). MY wife and I were blown away by the performance. To such an extent that I went upstairs and became a Member of the ABT just to get an autographed picture of Misty Copeland. I later found out about a bit about her. I read the book. Read the book. See her perform. PS She is also authentic, congenial, down-to-earth, charming and with as much grace as anyone I have ever seen. (I was at the WNYC podcast of her in the Green Space).

Beautiful book. I had read the full version, would be harrowing for a child. I love this kid friendly version as my daughter and I could have our own little book club in reviewing it. Michaela is very humbling and inspiring woman.

my daughter enjoyed the story of the ballerina and she was happy to read it. It made our daily reading exercise interesting.Nice book for children