The real magic begins when Copeland turns to the young girl, reassuring her that she was once just as small, just as shy, that "you're just where I started." Through this poetic conversation, Copeland conveys that this young girl can become a professional dancer if she puts in the hours of work, sweat and practice. The girl looks up to Copeland, saying, "the space between you and me is longer than forever" - how could I ever become as beautiful and graceful as you?įirebird, by Misty Copeland & Christopher Myers Firebird is a beautiful, stirring new picture book by ballerina Misty Copeland that shares both of these messages, and more.īallerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like the FirebirdĪs you begin reading this picture book with children, you'll need to take on two voices, for Copeland creates a conversation between a young girl who dreams of dancing and herself as a professional ballerina. We want to teach our children to follow their dreams, to reach for the stars - but we also want them to realize that it takes hard work, practice and perseverance to get there.
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