A review by angiew23
Bharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes by Mahak Jain

5.0

This story is about a little girl whose mother dances a traditional cultural dance called Bharatanatyam. When Paro begins ballet lessons she is very worried that she will not be good enough because she is more familiar with other dance moves. Through the course of the story she comes to see that there are many types of dance, each unique and special, and that dancers can learn any style.

As a grade 3 teacher I could definitely see having this book in my classroom library or using it to introduce a lesson on cultural traditions and acceptance of diversity. The book is suggested for K-2 or ages 4-7 which I think is appropriate, but I think my Grade 3s would enjoy it as well. I would definitely recommend this to other early years teachers.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this great book!