Tallulah's Solo

Tallulah, the young would-be ballerina introduced in Tallulah's Tutu, who learned an important lesson about having patience and working toward a goal, in that earlier story, returns in this second adventure, which sees her conscientiously applying herself in her ballet class. Her younger brother......more

Tallulah's outraged when she doesn't get a starring role in the ballet recital. In the meantime, her younger brother Beckett is awarded the part of the frog prince. "'The frog! That's not fair!' Tallulah cried. 'He got a big part even though he goofs off. I got a little part, and I work so hard!'" Th......more

There are many elements to this story that resonate with any dancer. One lesson is that there is only one solo and not every one gets to be Prima Ballerina. The case in most ballet schools is that the solo or best part goes to the ballerina that the company owner chooses; she may not be the most tal......more

Because she works so hard at ballet, Tallulah is certain that she will be chosen for a solo during the winter recital. Despite her remonstrations and advice, her brother Beckett, who also takes ballet, daydreams and plays during ballet class. Much to her dismay, Beckett is cast as the frog in The Fr......more

These are some of my favorites of Libbie's books. Because Tallulah is a dreaming, selfish, funny kid. The illustrations are fantastic and Tallulah does learn her lessons. And if your kid is obsessed with dance, all the better!......more