Article by Scott Tingley and Mariah, February 14, 2008 I am a Ballerina - The endearing story of Molly's dream to fly through the air like a real dancer, from her first shaky lessons to the dazzling Christmas recital. (from LobsterPress.com)
Presenting, for the first time ever, an interview with the three year old female member of the CitC – Kid’s Book Corner staff, Mariah. Today I will be interviewing her about the book I am a Ballerina.
Comics in the Classroom –Kid’s Book Corner: What’s the book about?
Mariah: The ballerina. She is dancing and twirling and she falls. She’s almost a ballerina.
CitC-KBC: What do you like about the book?
Mariah: I like it, it’s good. I like the almost part.
CitC-KBC: What do you think of the pictures?
Mariah: They are beautiful.
CitC-KBC: What is your favorite part?
Mariah: The almost page [The oft-mentioned page where the girl is fist pretending to be a ballerina in front of a mirrior].
CitC-KBC: What do you think about the ballerinas?
Mariah: I like the dancing on the stage.
CitC-KBC: Would you like to be a ballerina?
Mariah: I would!
And then she danced.
She is still dancing as I write this…and she is pulling me away to dance. Really.
Having to read the book three times in a row and then dancing for 30 minutes. Sounds like the perfect parent/daughter experience to me.
Product Code: 978-1-897073-20-9
Author: Valerie Coulman
Illustrator: Sandra Lamb
Binding: Trade paperback
Page Count: 32
Age Range: 3+
Pub Date: Fall 2005 (softcover edition)
List Price: $10.95 CDN, $6.95 US
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1 comment:
Hi, Scott and Mariah - I just read your lovely review of I Am A Ballerina today and enjoyed it very much! I realize I'm quite late to thank you but I hope you are still dancing, Mariah!
-Valerie Coulman
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