Music by Igor Stravinsky based on a Russian Folk Tale. A very successful collaboration, appealing to all and particularly valuable to collections on the performing arts. The author includes a note that discusses her own struggle and need for affirmation, acknowledging those who helped her along the way. Scenes of dynamic action and quiet serenity work together to move the narrative forward, leaving readers with a sense of hope for the future of the young dancer. Elongated forms and slanted geometric shapes are infused with a color palette of browns, yellows, and fiery reds contrasted with cool blues, purples, and splashes of white. "I was a dancer just like you," Misty tells her, "a dreaming shooting star of a girl/with work and worlds ahead." Copeland's title role in Stravinsky's The Firebird serves as the theme for Myers's signature paint and collage illustrations, which feature full spreads bursting with color and excitement. A young Misty Copeland the ballerina, posed on point. Copeland provides words of encouragement to boost the dreams of an African American girl whose desire to be a ballerina is hampered by her low self-image and lack of confidence. Hardcover Synopsis In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girlan. CONTENT: A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book. Beautiful, colorful illustrations by Christopher Myers. Unread 2014 Penguin Random House large hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 3rd printing. CONDITION: NO CD ISSUED WITH THIS EDITION/PRINTING.
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