Belinda Begins Ballet By Amy Young

This book caught my attention sitting on the shelf because of the attractive dust jacket. The jacket is pink and has sparkles in the text of the title. The book was funny as the young girl trys out to be a clown for the talent show. After she decides she would rather be a dancer we see her practicing after school everyday. The illistrations throughout the book are amazing. There was one page that was showing a girl dancing on a stage in the auditorium and the lights that are on her make the page stand out! As I was reading I was hoping that the young girl would change her mind and do a ballet routine in the talent show instead of the clown act and in the end she does do this. The ending taught a good lesson about following your goals and interests!