For me, a book that ends with the main character dying in her bed is just a little too sad to be read aloud to the age group that picture books are geared towards. Reading through some of the other reviews, it seems that adults are absolutely enamoured by this book, which leads me to believe that this is a book for adults, cleverly disguised as a work for children.
For example, Anna went to a special school for ballerinas, but the way it was worded and portrayed, I honestly thought she hadn't made it into the school and definitely did not understand that she was separated from her parents. Considering there is very little biographical information included due to the sparse poetry throughout, I would honestly have not understood everything that happened to Anna if there hadn't been some backmatter explaining more.
I think it is a very special audience that will fall in love with this book. So begins the journey of a young girl who will one day grow up to become the world's most famous prima ballerina.Ī beautifully illustrated story that is also one of the most melancholy picture books I have ever read. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain. One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. "An enchanting glimpse of a dancer whose name has come to be synonymous with her most famous role.Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova by Laurel Snyder "An enchanting glimpse of a dancer whose name has come to be synonymous with her most famous role."-School Library Journal, starred review "Young ballet lovers will be smitten with the story."-Kirkus Reviews Indiana Too Good To Miss State Reading List 2018 "Elgantly captures the meaning of Anna Pavlova's extraordinary life.inspiring."-The San Francisco Chronicle It is a seriously beautiful book."-Design Mom "The words feel like a poem, and the artwork is outstanding. "Captures Pavlova's essence beautifully."-Booklist "As graceful in both visual and written line as the dancer it portrays, it is unrelenting in its depiction of work, inspiration and generosity."-Esme Codell, The Planet Esme Plan " With beautiful, graceful illustrations and poetic text, this book captures the spirit and charm of one of history's prima ballerinas."-Parents Press "A tender, delicate recounting."-Publishers Weekly Cool Mom Picks' 10 Most Empowering Books for Girls
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