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Tip of the Toes
This is a tale about a young ballerina as she prepares for her big concert. Follow her as she attempts to conquer her fears about performing in front of an audience in this heart warming tale.
- GenresChildrens
103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 18, 2012
171 people are currently reading
215 people want to read
About the author
Lily Lexington
40 books17 followersAs a girl Lily often turned to her imagination for fun escaping into a magical world of excitement and adventure.
These days she is a quirky mother of three that is often seen walking around the house singing rhymes to herself.
She loves her 3 children tremendously and her stories were inspired by them.
These days she is a quirky mother of three that is often seen walking around the house singing rhymes to herself.
She loves her 3 children tremendously and her stories were inspired by them.
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July 31, 2016
Grand daughter loved it
This was a wonderful story. My grand daughter loves that it rhymes. We will read it again and again. Thanks!!
This was a wonderful story. My grand daughter loves that it rhymes. We will read it again and again. Thanks!!
November 19, 2017
Not worth buying
This book is not worth purchasing. I ended up with two books by this author before I realised that the 'bonus' stories are particularly meh. The pictures are stiff and ungainly too.
This book is not worth purchasing. I ended up with two books by this author before I realised that the 'bonus' stories are particularly meh. The pictures are stiff and ungainly too.
June 10, 2017
Meh....
Better for younger girs
I thought the pictures were..... OK...
But somethings were not as good.
Like the pics of the feet....
But it was ok
Better for younger girs
I thought the pictures were..... OK...
But somethings were not as good.
Like the pics of the feet....
But it was ok
July 3, 2017
Ended at 15%
November 18, 2017
Nice book
The book is really good but it is written in a poem form you should change that Otherwise the book is perfect
The book is really good but it is written in a poem form you should change that Otherwise the book is perfect
August 23, 2018
Nice read
Enjoyed reading with my granddaughter , nice way to spend a rainy afternoon .
Funny characters that she could relate to.
Enjoyed reading with my granddaughter , nice way to spend a rainy afternoon .
Funny characters that she could relate to.
April 24, 2019
Cute and funny stories for kids
My daughter, who is six years old, enjoyed each of the stories. She loved the characters and humor very much.
My daughter, who is six years old, enjoyed each of the stories. She loved the characters and humor very much.
December 19, 2013
[Source: Personal copy] This review also appears on www.Words.Blank-Stare.com.
I downloaded this book for free some time ago, but it has easily found its way into my daughter’s favorites list.
The book follows the main character as she attends ballet classes and prepares for her rectal solo. It’s educational in that it highlights common ballet moves, with basic instructions on how she completes them. I found this useful as a way to expose a child to the art of ballet without having to take them to a class.
The digital illustrations are a good accompaniment to the story. They’re bright and colorful, without being too busy. The gradients are subtle, but allow the illustrator to keep the drawings from getting overwhelming with different colors. I especially like the use of shadows throughout. It’s not something I usually notice, but the illustrator uses shadows for prominent aspects of some scenes, such as the audience during the performance. It’s something entirely random that I think really contributes to the feel of each drawing.
I think it’s helpful for young kids on so many levels because it addresses the experiences of being involved in any sort of extracurricular activity, the hard work and dedication that is required to succeed, and the fear of performing that some may experience. I used this with my daughter as she prepared for martial arts competitions and it made the conversation easier and more relatable.
I downloaded this book for free some time ago, but it has easily found its way into my daughter’s favorites list.
The book follows the main character as she attends ballet classes and prepares for her rectal solo. It’s educational in that it highlights common ballet moves, with basic instructions on how she completes them. I found this useful as a way to expose a child to the art of ballet without having to take them to a class.
The digital illustrations are a good accompaniment to the story. They’re bright and colorful, without being too busy. The gradients are subtle, but allow the illustrator to keep the drawings from getting overwhelming with different colors. I especially like the use of shadows throughout. It’s not something I usually notice, but the illustrator uses shadows for prominent aspects of some scenes, such as the audience during the performance. It’s something entirely random that I think really contributes to the feel of each drawing.
I think it’s helpful for young kids on so many levels because it addresses the experiences of being involved in any sort of extracurricular activity, the hard work and dedication that is required to succeed, and the fear of performing that some may experience. I used this with my daughter as she prepared for martial arts competitions and it made the conversation easier and more relatable.
August 3, 2014
This story would be especially good for young, nervous ballerinas to read.
Nice cleanly made colour drawings enhance the rhyming story.
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Nice cleanly made colour drawings enhance the rhyming story.
See my review also at:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...
http://www.amazon.com/Ballerina-Story...
http://www.amazon.ca/product-reviews/...
http://www.amazon.com.au/product-revi...
http://www.amazon.in/product-reviews/...
September 20, 2013
A little girl practices ballet in class. She learns that hard work and practice is what gets a person ahead in life.
Tip Of The Toes is cute with rhythmic sentences that flow nicely. Adding dance lingo that most children from 4 to 7 will have to look up...but learning is a good thing.
Reading this in ebook format I feel there should have been more art. Jumping from one page art and then one page words just took focus away from reading.
Off the tip of my head, Tip Of The Toes, flows nicely except for the breaking up of pages words and art. The words are pretty and will be like by many little girls.
Tip Of The Toes is cute with rhythmic sentences that flow nicely. Adding dance lingo that most children from 4 to 7 will have to look up...but learning is a good thing.
Reading this in ebook format I feel there should have been more art. Jumping from one page art and then one page words just took focus away from reading.
Off the tip of my head, Tip Of The Toes, flows nicely except for the breaking up of pages words and art. The words are pretty and will be like by many little girls.
August 11, 2014
Story revolves around a little girl who is a ballerina. The basic ballet terms are mentioned. Text is written in rhyme. Our young ballerina becomes upset when she finds out there will be a recital. Her dance teacher presents her with a box that contains a bow that she will wear. That gives her the confidence to succeed.
I was somewhat disappointed by the illustrations that did not capture the mood of the dance. While the book is targeted for ages three to five, I feel the text is too difficult to be fully appreciated by that age group.
I was somewhat disappointed by the illustrations that did not capture the mood of the dance. While the book is targeted for ages three to five, I feel the text is too difficult to be fully appreciated by that age group.
August 3, 2014
Where was this book when I was in dance? Better yet, where was this book when my daughter was in dance! This is a cute book for boys or girls who want to learn dance and feel secure for their first show. I know some older dancers who may want a refresher of what the different parts of dance are. Most of us can recognize a plie, but adagio and en pointe?
Love the illustrations as well!
Great book for any dancer, young or old.
Love the illustrations as well!
Great book for any dancer, young or old.
August 9, 2014
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This book is about a little girl who is a ballerina. She finds out that she will be in a recital but gets scared because she doesn't think that she could dance in front of a crowd. Her dance teacher gives her a crown and tells her that it's a magic crown. The little girl wears it and she dances beautifully. This is a book that has some rhyming in it, colorful and beautiful pictures in it. I highly recommend it to all those with aspiring ballerinas.
This book is about a little girl who is a ballerina. She finds out that she will be in a recital but gets scared because she doesn't think that she could dance in front of a crowd. Her dance teacher gives her a crown and tells her that it's a magic crown. The little girl wears it and she dances beautifully. This is a book that has some rhyming in it, colorful and beautiful pictures in it. I highly recommend it to all those with aspiring ballerinas.
December 29, 2012
A ballerina practices daily. She shares her favorite parts of dancing in the book. When she is told about her upcoming recital she gets nervous. Her instructor gives her a “magical” bow that will take away her fear of goofing up and being embarrassed. The book is full of ballet vocabulary as well as the basics to ballet. This book will interest the little dancer in your house.
December 17, 2015
Tip of the Toes (A Ballerina Story) (Fun Rhyming Children's Books)
Colorful children's book about ballerina's and how they practice.
Different parts of the body and the way they move them.
She feels she is not ready for the recital til the teacher gives her a glittery bow to wear.
She then feels more confident. Magic bow... other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Colorful children's book about ballerina's and how they practice.
Different parts of the body and the way they move them.
She feels she is not ready for the recital til the teacher gives her a glittery bow to wear.
She then feels more confident. Magic bow... other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
November 2, 2013
my grand children liked it.
they love to dance around and play princess.
The yellow bow gave her encouragement, but it was all the practice and hard work that helped her dance well and avoid embarrassment.
they enjoyed "acting" the new ballet vocabulary
they love to dance around and play princess.
The yellow bow gave her encouragement, but it was all the practice and hard work that helped her dance well and avoid embarrassment.
they enjoyed "acting" the new ballet vocabulary
June 7, 2014
I like when they threw her blushing roses at her when she finished dancing on stage
I loved the book so much it was a very nice book for me to read. My favorite part is when everyone threw her roses because she did a very nice job. In her ballerina show
I loved the book so much it was a very nice book for me to read. My favorite part is when everyone threw her roses because she did a very nice job. In her ballerina show
July 18, 2015
Perfect for my great god-daughter
Emphasizes the right ideas about not being afraid of dancing for an audience. Perfect for a budding ballerina. Refocuses nervous energy into more positive uses.
Emphasizes the right ideas about not being afraid of dancing for an audience. Perfect for a budding ballerina. Refocuses nervous energy into more positive uses.
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January 22, 2014Cool
this book.is good and many little ballerinas would enjoy it a lot of little kids would like it it's great
this book.is good and many little ballerinas would enjoy it a lot of little kids would like it it's great
May 9, 2014
Nice story by Lily Lexington. A confidence building storyline for young girls. My favorite is still "My Dinosaur is Scared of Vegetables," but a good story none the less.
August 10, 2014
It is a good book to teach children that every effort is rewarded. Baillerina is a girl with passion for dance but afraid to act in public. Thnaks to her coach she will find the way to get it.
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January 17, 2015Very cute. Grandson liked it, as did I.
March 3, 2015
Tip of the toes.
It is a great book.it is a rhyming book. It teaches about believing in your self. I highly recommend it.
It is a great book.it is a rhyming book. It teaches about believing in your self. I highly recommend it.
July 24, 2015
Cute
Good to read with beginner readers my 7 year old enjoyed it. Some words would be hard to know and understand with out a background in dance
Good to read with beginner readers my 7 year old enjoyed it. Some words would be hard to know and understand with out a background in dance
June 20, 2016
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July 20, 2016
Wasn't much
This book was interesting but didn't have much bulk, or should I say more story to it but my cousin really loved it.
This book was interesting but didn't have much bulk, or should I say more story to it but my cousin really loved it.
September 21, 2016
My granddaughter loves this story, my copy is a compilation
of many stories all having a learning theme on moral characteristics.
cute illustrations too.
of many stories all having a learning theme on moral characteristics.
cute illustrations too.
December 17, 2014
Cute :)
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