Swan

Written by Laurel Snyder · Illustrated by Julie Morstad

A young girl's first ballet sparks a journey to become a legendary prima ballerina.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,619 ratings

44 pages· 643 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Young Anna's life transforms after a night at the ballet, igniting her path to becoming the iconic prima ballerina, Anna Pavlova. Her story inspires countless dancers, capturing the essence of grace and determination. Will her legacy endure through the generations she inspires? Discover the enchanting journey of a girl whose passion and talent transcend time, in a beautifully illustrated tale perfect for aspiring ballerinas.

From the publisher

“Spare, poetic words sit as lightly as snowflakes.”—Wall Street Journal “An enchanting glimpse of a dancer whose name has come to be synonymous with her most famous role.”—School Library Journal, starred review One night, young Anna’s mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova is a heartbreakingly beautiful picture book biography perfect for aspiring ballerinas of all ages.

Awards

Golden Kite Honor (2016)Orbis Pictus Honor (2016)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Words: 643
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD500L

Themes & topics

Books about female role models Books about dance Books about 1900-1949 Books about ballet Books about 1850-1899

What readers & critics say

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5.3

“This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Anna Pavlova, a ballerina who came from nothing and worked so hard to achieve her dreams, then traveled to share the joy she found through dance with others.”

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