Tallulah's Tap Shoes

Written by Marilyn Singer · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Part of the Tallulah series

A dance camp rivalry reveals unexpected common ground.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 204 ratings

48 pages· 1,158 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Tallulah eagerly anticipates ballet classes at dance camp but dreads the mandatory tap lessons. As a novice, she struggles, especially when faced with a peer who's a tap prodigy. Yet, this talented tap dancer falters in ballet, sparking a surprising connection. Can their shared challenges forge an unexpected friendship? Discover how Tallulah navigates rivalry and camaraderie in a summer of dance and discovery.

From the publisher

It’s summer, and Tallulah is excited about going to dance camp. She’ll get to take plenty of ballet classes. She’ll have to take tap, too, and she’s NOT excited about that. She’s never taken tap before, so she’ll be a beginning beginner. And she’s right—tap class is not much fun. Plus there’s a girl her same age who’s maddeningly good at tap dancing. But that same girl isn’t very good at ballet . . . could it be that she and Tallulah have something in common?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Words: 1,158
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~560L

Themes & topics

Books about jealousy Books about friendship Books about ballet Books about dance Books about how winning isn't everything

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“This is on the longer side, but well worth a read. Gorgeous illustrations and a host of emotions that are very much part of the human experience. My favorite lesson? You don't have to be the best at everything!”

Marmee

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