Many children begin dance lessons even before they have started Kindergarten, so a ballet storytime will be a big hit! See if a local dance school has a preschool ballet class who will come to do a brief demonstration. You can also make simple handprint tutus or these dancer “finger” puppets.
Copeland, Misty. FIREBIRD. In this factual but brief picture book, noted African-American ballerina Copeland describes her ballet training.
Holabird, Katharine. ANGELINA BALLERINA. The first in the popular book series that was later turned into a cartoon TV series, Angelina mouse loves to dance ballet.
Howe, James. BRONTORINA. A determined dinosaur proves anyone of any size can dance ballet.
Isadora, Rachel. LILI AT BALLET. In this realistic look at ballet class, Lili attends four afternoons a week as a serious ballet student.
Isadora, Rachel. MAX. In this “Reading Rainbow” classic, Max attends ballet class in the morning and plays baseball in the afternoon.
Kemp, Anna. DOGS DON’T DO BALLET. Biff, a little pug, gets his chance to dance when the prima ballerina trips and falls.
Membrino, Anna. I WANT TO BE A BALLERINA. Her older sister shows Mia it takes more than wearing to tutu to become a real ballerina.
Pace, Anne Marie. VAMPIRINA BALLERINA. A young vampire proves you don’t have to wear pink to dance ballet.