Who recommended Ballet Shoes?

2 people have recommended Ballet Shoes in the interviews, articles and reading lists we track, including J. K. Rowling. Each name links to their full reading list.

Is Ballet Shoes worth reading?

2 people we track recommend it. It is best for: primary-school teacher preparing a classroom read-aloud about teamwork and the arts — useful for introducing basic theatre vocabulary and group dynamics in a story-length package.; parent of a child who loves dance or dress-up and prefers character-driven tales — offers gentle drama, sibling bonds, and backstage color for bedtime.; children's librarian curating historical children's fiction for middle-grade readers who enjoy ensemble casts and stage settings — pairs well with storytime props or a mini performance activity.. It may not suit: you'll likely put it down when long domestic chapters and logistical problem-solving replace forward plot momentum — patience is required for payoff.; annoying if you prefer modern language and attitudes; the period voice and social norms can feel anachronistic or overly moralizing.; lose interest if you want sharp psychological depth or fast action rather than episodic scenes and slow-build character moments..

What books are like Ballet Shoes?

Readers of Ballet Shoes also turn to Goodnight Moon, Oh, the Places You'll Go! and The Velveteen Rabbit, based on the lists and recommenders these books share.

Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild: Recommended by 2 People

Name: Ballet Shoes
Author: Noel Streatfeild

An alternate cover edition for this ISBN from 1993 can be found herePauline, Petrova and Posy are orphans determined to help out their family by attending the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training. But when they vow to make a name for themselves, they have no idea it's going to be such hard work! They launch themselves into the world of ...