Vampirina Ballerina
by Anne Marie Pace
illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Hyperion, 2012
What a cute cautionary tale! This picture book is written as advice given directly to a young vampiress who wants to be a ballerina. A fun mix of advice
that’s good for everyone (“Once class begins, keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth closed.”) and that’s really good only for vampires (“The sight of
your fangs might make the other dancers forget fifth position.”). Clever and funny (“Always get a good day’s sleep.”), this picture book also imparts the wisdom that becoming anything wonderful takes a lot of hard work–but it’s worth it. I love how expressive the main character is, thanks to illustrator LeUyen Pham’s wonderful illustrations. And the text, by (full disclosure) my writer friend Anne Marie Pace, is terrific.
(Review copy from my local library)
This looks like a frightfully good read! My kids are always on the lookout for Halloween books! 🙂
Hehe:>)
This looks like a frightfully good read! My kids are always on the lookout for Halloween books! 🙂
Hehe:>)
Oh, YAY, an Anne Marie book! And this one really IS darling; LeUyen Pham always has just that right touch.
:>)
Oh, YAY, an Anne Marie book! And this one really IS darling; LeUyen Pham always has just that right touch.
:>)