Tallulah's Solo

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Review "[A] charming follow-up to 2011's Tallulah's Tutu." --The New York Times Book Review"A lovely story that gently and effectively presents common childhood difficulties wrapped in a world of tutus and sparkles."--Kirkus Reviews"A lovely tribute to the closeness of brothers and sisters, this title holds appeal for the child needing patience, yet wanting to be recognized."--School Library Journal "Conveys Tallulah's shifting emotions as a dancer and as a sister with equal perception and finesse. Full of light and grace, Boiger's watercolor illustrations bring the characters to life in lively paintings. An appealing choice for ballet lovers and a fine sequel to Tallulah's Tutu"--Booklist"Boiger's gouache and watercolor art is as fluid and graceful as a pirouette."--Publishers Weekly About the Author Marilyn Singer has written more than ninety books for children and young adults, includingTallulah's Tutu and A Stick Is an Excellent Thing, as well as the award-winning Mirror Mirror: ABook of Reversible Verse (Dutton). She loves to watch ballet and is an accomplished dancer ofswing, foxtrot, and chacha. While researching the books about Tallulah, she sat in on a numberof ballet classes for girls and boys at the Third Street Music School in New York City, which nowputs on performances of the Tallulah books, featuring Marilyn as the narrator. Marilyn lives inBrooklyn, New York, and Washington, Connecticut, with her husband and several pets. You canvisit her at www.marilynsinger.net.Truth be told, Alexandra Boiger really never took any ballet classes. If you ask her about herfeelings for Tallulah and dance, she will tell you that the passion, strength, and humanity of thislittle girl are what spoke to her while doing the art for both Tallulah's Tutu and Tallulah's Solo.Going back to her own childhood, Alexandra felt about drawing exactly the way Tallulah doesfor ballet. Looking to the present, Alexandra sees all of Tallulah's emotions in her own little girl, Vanessa, who wants to be either a professional soccer player, storyteller, or actor at the schoolplay--all equally enthusiastically. Alexandra was born and grew up in Munich, Germany. Shenow lives in California with her husband, daughter, and two cats, and has illustrated manypicture books, as well as the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books. You can visit her atwww.alexandraboiger.com.