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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2014-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9780399166150
Themes
self acceptance
perseverance
dance

Firebird: Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like the Firebird

Written by Misty Copeland and Illustrated by Christopher Myers
In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird.
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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2014-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9780399166150
Themes
self acceptance
perseverance
dance
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