Illustrated By: Satomi Ichikawa
Publisher: Philomel Books
Copyright Date: 1999
Number of Pages: 32
Reading Level: 5-9
Summary
In this story a young girl named Tanya is preparing for a dance performance of the Ugly Duckling. She is the Ugly duckling in the story. She learns to put herself into the story. She feels like she is the Ugly Duckling, she is afraid because she doesn't know if she will be ready. She feels like she has two left feet and that everyone else can dance better than her. Then for the dress rehearsal when they get to the end where the ugly duckling realizes that she is a beautiful swan the young Tanya gains confidence. In the end she proclaims that she is ready for the performance.
Personal Response:
I really enjoyed reading this book. I think it was well-written and the illustrations were really well done. I really like how the Illustrations were necessary for this book. They show how Tanya puts herself into the story.
Potential Problems:
I couldn't find any potential problems.
Recommended to...
I would recommend this book to all young girls that are becoming more aware of themselves and those who are focusing on what other people think of them instead of looking at who they are for themselves.
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