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Ballet Shoes

Name: Ballet Shoes
ISBN: 9780552570206

By Janey Jones

When Honey wins the starring role, can jealous Poppy discover what true friendship means?

heartwarming · playful · ballet-themed · relatable

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing Art

What is Ballet Shoes about?

Poppy adores ballet and dreams of playing Coppelia in the big show. She is certain the starring role will be hers, but her best friend Honey is chosen instead. Hurt and jealous, Poppy decides she no longer wants to be friends. As rehearsals continue, Poppy must face her feelings and discover what being a true ballerina really means. Will she learn to support Honey, mend their friendship and perform with a happy heart on the night of the show?

About the author

Janey Jones is a UK author best known for her lively Princess Poppy series. Her stories are full of friendship, adventure, and imagination, making them popular with young readers. Janey loves creating characters who solve problems and learn valuable lessons, and she hopes her books inspire children to enjoy reading and dreaming big.

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

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