Mia

There's a new word in Miss Bird's dance class and it's spelled J-A-Z-Z! Mia can't wait to learn a whole new set of steps to a brand-new beat! For jazz dance, Mia has to switch from her frilly tutu and pink ballet slippers to a leotard and special jazz shoes. Mia thinks the new shoes aren't quite as pretty as her pink slippers, and once Mia sees how fancy jazz dance is, the shoes seem even more plain! As always, Mia uses her quick thinking to come up with the perfect solution to match her plain-Jane outfit to her jazzy steps. Mia's eighth I Can Read book is full of the same dancing readers love, but with a whole set of new moves (and words!) to help beginning readers grow.

Mia isn't sure how she feels when Sara, the new girl in Miss Bird's dance class, puts her own twist on every move. Mia and her friends quickly learn that there's more than one way to dance...embracing individuality can add flair to even the smallest steps. A heartwarming story for beginning readers looking to find their own unique dance moves.

Meet Mia, the kitten who loves ballet! This sweet I Can Read story's warm, tender text and dance dictionary is perfect for fans of the Tallulah books and for aspiring ballerinas of all ages. On her first day at dance class, Mia can't wait to put on her bouncy pink tutu. There's only one problem: her tutu is too-too big! It falls down and Mia falls over it with every step. But just as Mia starts to get upset, she meets Ruby-and Mia realizes that no setback is too hard to handle with a good friend by your side.Mia and the Too Big Tutu is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Mia is excited to learn a new dance with her best friend, Ruby. But on the day of class, Ruby isn't feeling well and Mia must find another partner. At first Mia is afraid she won't have anyone to dance with, but soon Mia finds herself with not one, but two partners! Making sure no one is left out, Mia finds a solution that will work for everyone. Beginning readers will love Mia and the Dance for Two, a sweet, easy-to-read story about thoughtfulness, friendship, and dancing!