Ballerina Laura
by S. Christine Montgomery

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Laura is a sweet girl who, No matter where she goes, Does absolutely everything Up on her tippy toes. A prima ballerina––that’s what Laura wants to be when she grows up! But what to do in the meantime? Join Laura as she pursues her passion for dance in her day-to-day life––from classroom arabesques to climbing trees in a tutu to grand jetés on the soccer field, Laura lives life en pointe. Written in verse and beautifully illustrated throughout, Ballerina Laura will appeal to children age 3–7 (and their parents), whether they’re dancers, would-be dancers, or simply full of their own childhood dreams. A glossary of ballet terms invites young readers to learn as they dance along.

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S. Christine Montgomery, an English major turned lawyer turned children’s book author, blends her lifelong love of language with the joy of parenthood. Following the success of her debut book, A Peculiar Pet for James, inspired by her eldest son’s childhood obsessions, Christine now turns her creative lens to her daughter’s fanciful dreams in Ballerina Laura. With lyrical storytelling and heartfelt whimsy, Christine celebrates the magic of childhood and the joy of watching her own children grow into their passions. Her stories invite families to read aloud, giggle together, and dream big, one picture book at a time.

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Contributors

Author

S. Christine Montgomery

Illustrator

Floyd Ryan Yamyamin

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