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Ballerina Dreams is a beautifully photographed book. Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson is such a charming, heartwarming, bittersweet book that you cannot fail to be moved.

Ballerina Dreams is a beautifully photographed book. what comes across most strongly is the matching joy on all of (the girls') faces as they demonstrate the skills they have honed. a lovely gift to aspiring young dancers of all abilities. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD).

by Lauren Thompson & photographed by James Estrin. Fortunately, Joann Ferrara, a woman who wanted to make a difference, began ballet classes for children with these illnesses

by Lauren Thompson & photographed by James Estrin. Fortunately, Joann Ferrara, a woman who wanted to make a difference, began ballet classes for children with these illnesses. Thompson recounts the process of practice, the fun of costumes and bright makeup and the show that the girls ultimately present for their parents. There are more photographs than text, clearly conveying the joy these children feel dancing in their tutus.

Lauren Thompson (Goodreads Author), James Estrin (Photographs) . Ballerina Dreams, by Joann Ferrara, is an inspiring and moving story about dreams, determination, and love. This true story documents, through both photographs and words, five little girls’ dreams to become ballerinas and to dance onstage. What makes this story so unusual and heartwarming, is that all five of these little girls have cerebral palsy or some other physical handicap. Ballerina Dreams is about a true story that gives insight into the lives of 5 little girls who battle with Cerebral Palsy but dream to become ballerinas.

Ballerina Dreams is an inspiring true story of love, hope and courage for everyone and anyone who has ever wished (and worked) hard enough to make their dreams come true. Get specific details about this product from customers who own it. Ask a question.

Ballerina dreams : a true story. Thompson, Lauren; Estrin, James. True story of five little girls with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities who were determined to become ballerinas. Accelerated Reader AR. Addeddate.

They wanted to be ballerinas and dance on stage like their sisters and cousins and friends

They wanted to be ballerinas and dance on stage like their sisters and cousins and friends. But it would be hard for these girls to make their dream come true. They had cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities, which meant their muscles didn't move the way they wanted them to. Some wore leg braces. Ballerina Dreams is the winner of the 2008 Bank Street – Flora Stieglitz Award. On Sale: October 2nd 2007.

BALLERINA DREAMS A True Story. Photographs by James Estrin

BALLERINA DREAMS A True Story. Photographs by James Estrin. Feiwel & Friends/Holtzbrinck. Ages 5 to 8). This portrait of five girls who dreamed ofbeing ballerinas depicts the challenges of anunusual ballet class in Queens

Lauren Thompson and Pulitzer prize-winning photographer James Estrin to produce Ballerina Dreams

The book focuses on the girls' upcoming recital, the hard work they've done to prepare and what they've accomplished through the Dancing Dreams program, which Ferrara launched in Queens, New York in 2003 on the principle that "each ballerina dances within her own physical capabilities.