¡Voy a ser bailarina de ballet! (I'm Going to Be a Ballet Dancer!)
From the Set That's the Job for Me! (¡Ese es el trabajo para mí!)
The magic of the ballet dancer on stage attracts many young people, awing them and perhaps even inspiring them to dream big to become such a performer themselves. This high-interest book for newly independent readers gives budding dancers and dance fans an insider's view of the career of the ballet dancer. Through accessible text paired with helpful images, they'll discover the hours of practice behind the seemingly effortless art and what they can do today to pursue this dream job tomorrow.
SLJ Review of That's the Job for Me! (¡Ese es el trabajo para mí!)
K-Gr 4—This exciting six-part Spanish series designed for newly independent readers focuses on some of the most admired professions, as well as a few that will inspire new dreams. Examples of possible professions presented in this series include pilot, doctor, engineer, and ballet dancer. With accessible text and relevant vocabulary, each book uses eye-catching real-life photographs to showcase the responsibilities of each profession, how one can pursue the job, and what readers can do now to prepare for future success. This series not only sparks the imagination but also offers a practical guide for young people eager to explore and follow their dreams. VERDICT This series is perfect for motivating kids to dream big and prepare for success, and would make a strong addition to any public library collection.
School Library Journalotivating kids to dream big and prepare for success and would make a strong addition to any public library collection.