This Is It
This Is It
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This Is It

Written and illustrated by Daria Peoples-Riley
Hardcover
$17.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
5
Words per page
~157L
Lexile measure
Feb 6, 2018
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Daria Peoples-Riley’s debut picture book is a celebration of individuality, self-expression, and dance. Fans of Misty Copeland’s Firebird and Matt de la Peña’s Last Stop on Market Street will want to read it over and over again.When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.With an energetic, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud and striking, exuberant artwork, This Is It is a love story to originality and the simple joy of movement.The future is in your footsteps.Freedom is in your feet.Put one foot in front of the other, and greet your destiny.

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danceself-esteemconfidenceperforming artssocial themesgirls and womenself-esteem and self-reliance

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062657763
    Publication Date
    February 6, 2018
    Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
    Original Publication Date
    February 6, 2018
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    5
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017018925
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~157L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~F
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    194940
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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