Belinda is a small girl with two very big feet. There are times when having big feet is useful, but also times when it is not fun. Belinda’s teacher chooses Belinda to play the clown in a skit for the school talent show. Belinda does not want to be the clown, but her teacher gives her no choice. After seeing an older girl soar across the stage as a ballerina, Belinda has other plans. Find out Belinda’s plans in Belinda Begins Ballet.
Belinda Begins Ballet is a very cute book. This book is geared toward girls since it is about a girl who wants to become a ballerina. The watercolor illustrations are simple, but lovely. They show emotion, and express how Belinda’s big feet transform from a problem into powerful, beautiful tools of art. I like that the illustrations take up the majority of the page, and they compliment the story well. The story is cute and flows well. One thing that I did not like about the book is the fact that Belinda’s teacher calls her a clown. I do not think it is appropriate for children to see an adult, especially a teacher, treating a child that way. The story does present a positive message about underdogs and self-confidence. It teaches children to go for their dreams, and not let others push you away from those dreams. Belinda Begins Ballet is a beautiful book with a great message that children will enjoy!
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