Ready for the Spotlight!
by Jaime Kim
Tessie is jealous that her big sister Maya always steals the spotlight in their ballet class. Maya is older and has more training with dance, so she gets to wear a crown in the ballet recital. Tessie is so sick of always being overlooked! Until one day in class they have freestyle dancing, and Tessie gets a chance to show her amazing dance skills.
I loved this cute book! It’s so sweet how the sisters navigate some tough emotions of jealousy and inadequacy, and they learn to help and appreciate each other. I love the positive messages in this story as the girls learn to share the spotlight together.
The illustrations are so adorable! I love the bright colors and the energetic art style. You can really feel the movement on each page as the children dance and pirouette. Tessie’s facial expressions are hilarious! She’s pouting for half the book, and it’s so sweet and emotional to finally see her smiling at the end.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
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