{"product_id":"bella-ballerina-hardcover","title":"Bella Ballerina - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharon M. Draper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEbony Glenn\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Sharon M. Draper comes a debut picture book about a timid little ballerina who learns that the show must go on--and will--with a little help from her friends.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBella loves ballet class and listens hard to the music so she can tippy-toe turn, point, and plié in perfect time. When Madame announces a recital, Bella is determined to do her best. But when she tries to stretch up to leap lightly like a cloud, she wobbles and almost topples--luckily, a friend catches her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, Bella's nervous; maybe she can't do this like she thought she could. On recital day, when the curtain goes up and the dancers get in position, Bella freezes. Can she find her courage in time to take the stage?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharon M. Draper is a three-time \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author for \u003ci\u003eOut of My Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOut of My Heart\u003c\/i\u003e. She's also won Coretta Scott King Awards for \u003ci\u003eCopper Sun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForged by Fire\u003c\/i\u003e and multiple honors. She's also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. She now lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEbony Glenn is a children's book illustrator whose whimsical and expressive imagery can be found in \u003ci\u003eMommy's Khimar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Passionate for the arts and great storytelling, she lives in the outskirts of Atlanta with her family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683839479871,"sku":"9781534463967","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9a0cc252145273d73a87e58fcc41f6c6.webp?v=1764965366","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/bella-ballerina-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}