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The Too Tight Tutu

by Sherryl Clark, Cathy Wilcox   |  Ages 5-8
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The Too Tight Tutu - Thryft
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Young girl's resilient journey to ballet dreams.

"The Too Tight Tutu" is more than a story about ballet; it captures the spirit of determination and self-acceptance. Merry's passion for dance and her commitment to follow her dream, despite the challenges she faces, make it an inspiring read, especially if you've ever had to stand up against stereotypes or pursue a dream that seemed just out of reach.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Too Tight Tutu

by Sherryl Clark, Cathy Wilcox   |  Ages 5-8
$8.68 Now $3.90 Save 55%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$16.90  

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780140384451
Authors: Sherryl Clark, Cathy Wilcox
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Preschool
Related Topics: Picture Books, Adventure, Emotion, Family
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 60 readers)

Description

Merry dreams of becoming a ballerina. Once a week she attends Miss Lane's ballet class and every night she practices the dance steps for hours. If only Miss Lane will let her perform the solo dance at the end of the term...
 

Young girl's resilient journey to ballet dreams.

"The Too Tight Tutu" is more than a story about ballet; it captures the spirit of determination and self-acceptance. Merry's passion for dance and her commitment to follow her dream, despite the challenges she faces, make it an inspiring read, especially if you've ever had to stand up against stereotypes or pursue a dream that seemed just out of reach.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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