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Ballet Shoes
Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/10/2007 - 13:39.Originally published in 1937, this is a chapter book loved by generations. We (currently) have an aspiring professional ballerina in our family so this book is wonderful to read to get an idea of just how much *work* is involved to achieve your dreams.
![]() | author: Noel Streatfeild rating: ![]() asin: 0679847596 binding: Paperback list price: $5.99 USD amazon price: $5.99 USD |
In the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Little Princess come Noel Streatfeild’s tales of triumph. In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a name for themselves and find their own special talents. With hard work, fame just may be in the stars! Originally published in 1937.
All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown (All-of-a-Kind Family series, The)
Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/03/2007 - 22:54.![]() | author: Sydney Taylor rating: ![]() asin: 0929093097 binding: Paperback list price: $13.95 USD amazon price: $13.95 |
Based on the author's family and childhood, these charming books capture the everyday life of a home with little money but lots of love and good times to share. Each book shares the ups and downs in the lives of this special family, through the eyes of Ella, Charlotte, Henny, Sarah, Gertie, and their little brother, Charlie.


