The Dance Teacher

by Simon Milne, Chantal Stewart (Illustrator)

A beautifully illustrated, timeless story about ballet, effort and rewards, and a special relationship between a girl and her teacher One day a little girl peers around the door of Miss Sylvie's dance studio. 'I want to be a ballerina,' she says.

Isabelle loves to dance. She practices her five positions over and over again. But does she have what it takes to achieve her dream, and one day become a prima ballerina? Celebrating the joy of dance and the role inspirational teachers can play in our lives, this lovely picture book will enchant readers young and old.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Ian McHugh]

The story of a dance teacher and her pupil Isabelle who becomes a prima ballerina. Florence loves the illustrations and shows off her positions as we read. She dreams of being a ballerina just like Isabelle...

[Nova]

Delightful celebration of the way teachers can inspire children to persevere and achieve their dreams. Isabelle keeps practising ballet long after her friends have moved on and taken up other interests. She achieves her goals and becomes the teacher later, ready to inspire another generation of students.

[Tanja]

Charming picture book about a dance teacher and a very special student of hers, who with much perseverance and hard work follows her dream. Accompanied by lovely illustrations. A special treat for ballerinas of all ages.