Dancing Maddy

by Clare Jarrett

In this wonderful fantasy a little girl called Maddy is struck with stagefright and loses her balance as she is showing her teacher her special dance. Now she doesnt want to ever dance again, especially not in the school show.Poor Maddy loses her balance as she shows her teacher her special dance. Afterwards she doesnt ever want to dance again especially not in the school show.Then wise Pomeroy gently encourages Maddy to dance again, restores her confidence and even helps her to find the perfect dress fit for a princess.Catherine and the Lion, Clare Jarretts first book, won the prestigious Mother Goose Award in 1997.AGE 3-7

Hardcover

First published December 1, 1901

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story.
Maddie wants to dance in the school play, she trips over and loses her confidence.
A dog comes to her rescue

[Mo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book and keep returning to it again and again. mummy thinks the story is a bit weird but as I don't really understand the underlying message at the minute I enjoy it for what it is. (2yrs 9mths)