Emma & Julia Love Ballet

From Novel Effect (soundscape): As a hopeful piano guides their day, a young dancer and a professional ballerina prepare for a big performance. Emma attends her lessons and does her homework, while Julia rehearses and reads a book. The delicate illustrations honor their devotion and applaud the desire to follow your dreams.

From Publisher Website (book): Emma is little. Julia is big.

They both love ballet.

Emma takes ballet lessons. So does Julia.
Emma is learning to be a ballerina.
Julia is a professional ballerina.

They are both excited about the big performance in the theater tonight.

Emma will be watching from the audience.
Julia will be dancing onstage!
And afterward, Emma will go backstage to meet her ballet hero!

Barbara McClintock’s richly illustrated, heartwarming story is sure to become a perennial favorite.