Parker Shines On by Parker Curry7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Ballet-obsessed youngsters, especially African American girls, will love all the ballet class scenes and terms. Fans of the first book with Parker, Parker Looks Up, will notice the pivotal moment when she looks up at posters of famous African American dancers, and realizes that she can be a great dancer too. ![]() ![]() It’s also nice that there are only friendly, positive vibes at ballet class. The digital art is animation-like, and there are lots of pinks and purples to channel the ballet theme. The serious and loving sides of this little dancer are realistic and relatable. The two girl enter the stage together, channeling happy ‘dance party’ energy: “letting their outsides celebrate the way they were feeling on their insides.” At just the right moment, Parker’s little sister shouts out “Dance party!” from the audience, and Parker knows how to help Mira. ![]() But on the night of the recital, Mira gets super nervous. When the new girl in her ballet class, Mira, gets the recital solo, Parker isn’t jealous – she’s more in awe. Six year old Parker loves ballet, as well as dancing with her little brother and sister at home. What did you like about the book? This cheerful picture book celebrates dancing from the heart. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 ![]()
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