Sophie's Dance Class


Book Description

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Sophie loves to dance. She dreams of being a ballerina, and when she receives ballet lessons for her birthday, she hopes her wish to be a real dancer one day might really come true.




Bunheads


Book Description

A vibrant and absorbing novel about the competitive world of professional ballet, written by a former New York City Ballet dancer. As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances, and complicated backstage relationships. But when she meets a spontaneous and irresistibly cute musician named Jacob, her universe begins to change. Until now, Hannah has happily followed the company's unofficial mantra, "Don't think, just dance." But as Jacob opens her eyes to the world beyond the theater, Hannah must decide whether to compete against the other "bunheads" for a star soloist spot or to strike out on her own. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the life of a young professional ballet dancer, written by an insider who lived it all.




Sophie's Dance Class


Book Description

A pull-tab book for young ballet enthusiasts follows Sophie during a ballet class, with interactive tabs that help Sophie to demonstrate such basic steps as plie+a7s, kicks, jumps, arabesques, and pirouettes.




Ivy + Bean Doomed to Dance


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Second-grade best friends Ivy and Bean beg for ballet lessons, then, when they are cast as squids in their first recital, scheme to find a way out of what seems to be boring, hard, and potentially embarrassing.




Sophie Through Sophie's Eyes


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A young deaf girl overcoming obstacles and having a positive attitude while achieving her goal of learning how to dance. When Sophie arrives to dance class, the other dancers are confused when they see her talking with her hands.They immediately think that because she is deaf, she can not dance.To help the girls see through Sophie's eyes, the dance teacher Miss Helyn, has the girls dance without our music and verbal instructions.







Sophie's First Dance


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The Corn Flakes are in a tizzy about the end-of-school dance—they might actually have to deal with the Fruit Loops (boys), and that's causing them all kinds of friction. Will the Flakes break up, or can Sophie direct a happy ending?




Sophie's Legacy


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Sophie Elliott had everything to live for, until her ex boyfriend decided otherwise. The gripping mother's tale of a murder that shocked New Zealand. Sophie Elliott had good looks, intelligence, friends, a loving family, a degree under her belt and a new job at the Treasury in Wellington. And then, the day before she left Dunedin to take up that job, she was brutally stabbed to death in her own home by her former boyfriend, Clayton Weatherston. He was much older and one of her lecturers at the university. When the public came to take his measure at his high-profile trial in 2010, his narcissistic, manipulative personality stunned the nation. Sophie's mother Lesley has weathered the horror of her daughter's death, and the gruelling process of the trial, to set up a foundation to help young women identify when they might be in a relationship that puts them in harm's way — as Sophie was, unbeknownst to her and her family — and how to seek help. This book is Lesley's tribute to a daughter she adored, her harrowing account of a tragedy no family should ever have to endure, and her inspiring decision to make sure that Sophie's legacy endures. It's also her challenge to the justice system on behalf of victims.




Believe in Yourself


Book Description

Introducing a collection of inspiring bedtime stories for young readers, filled with messages of hope, perseverance, and self-belief. Each story follows a young girl on her journey to discovering her own strengths and using them to make a positive impact on the world around her. From The Bravest Knight, who saves her kingdom from a wicked sorcerer, to The Animal Whisperer, who communicates with animals and saves them from danger, these stories showcase the power of self-confidence and determination. Young readers will be drawn in by the relatable and diverse characters, as well as the vibrant illustrations that bring each story to life. These stories are perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or as a gift to inspire young girls to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams. With its positive and empowering messages, The Empowering Adventures of Young Girls is sure to become a treasured addition to any child's library.




Sophie Trophy


Book Description

Sophie's friends think she has the best ideas. She's funny and she has a great imagination. But when a spider escapes in her Grade 3 classroom, Sophie's wacky plans go hilariously wrong. Does Sophie Trophy give up? No! She's determined to save the day - and the spider - no matter what.