I WANT TO DANCE

MAKIKO TOYOFUKU

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A heartwarming story about having the courage to step into unknown worlds–curiosity is a good thing!

​One night a white rabbit glimpses a ballet class in progress, and is enchanted. She gathers her courage and asks if she may join the class. Soon, other friends join too, and–along with classical ballet–learn that being true to yourself can be beautiful.

"Toyofuku creates her own sort of magic here, telling a small, gentle story with precisely chosen words and lovely illustrations, which have the look of pencil drawings with watercolor washes. The text reads aloud well. First published in Japan, this lyrical picture book hits just the right notes for small ballet students with big dreams."
-- Booklist

"... ballet fans will enjoy the graceful poses, the fairy tale-pretty woods, and the kindliness of the dancers willing to include bunnies in their love for dance."
-- The Horn Book Magazine

"It is whimsical and heartwarming. I felt completely swept away as I read the story. I wanted to cheer for the little bunny and hug her. This is a book your kids will ask to read over and over and over."
-- Jamie Bills