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Catty Jane has always loved to dance. And now that she’s finally old enough to take lessons, all Catty Jane wants is to become a real ballerina. But her constant practicing leaves her too busy to play with her friends. Can Catty Jane find a way to soothe hurt feelings and still do what she loves most? Wise and loving Catty Jane returns in this satisfying story, where she discovers there’s always time for friendship . . . and fun!

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9781590789827

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. . . This title will keep kids' toes moving. -- School Library Journal

. . . Gorbachev writes for a young audience with a gentle reminder that children move in different ways and all ways are equally wonderful. The watercolor and pen and ink drawings are both energetic and endearing, giving each animal a winning personality. A fetching little story about individuality and physicality. -- Kirkus Reviews . . . This title will keep kids' toes moving. -- School Library Journal . . . Music seems to flow through every line of the expressive ink drawings, and watercolor washes brighten the scenes. . . this is a fine choice for reading aloud. --Booklist . . . Gorbachev writes for a young audience with a gentle reminder that children move in different ways and all ways are equally wonderful. The watercolor and pen and ink drawings are both energetic and endearing, giving each animal a winning personality. A fetching little story about individuality and physicality. --Kirkus Reviews . . . This title will keep kids' toes moving. --School Library Journal

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Valeri Gorbachev is the author and illustrator of a number of children's books, including, Silly and Sillier by Judy Sierra and Little Bunny's Sleepless Night by Carol Roth. He immigrated from Ukraine in 1991 and now lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Gorbachev loves to walk in the rain and think about things . . . like his next book.

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