James Howes lovable dinosaur is of a size outmatched only by her determination. Brontorina dreams of being a dancer and her teacher takes her seriously and with her classmates works to find the best place for them to dance together.

It's a satisfying story that adheres closely to its central message about overcoming obstacles. Brontorina knows, deep in her heart, that she is meant to be a ballerina. ISBN: 978-0763644376 15.99 The Short: This is a sweet book about good people working together to make a dinosaur’s dream to dance come true.

Meanwhile, asides from the kids provide a string of giggles. A rocky transition period (the studio's ceiling takes a lot of punishment) is at last resolved when Madame Lucille moves her classes outdoors, with the promise that Brontorina's struggle will open up the world of ballet to still more candidates-the studio's new sign reads, 'Madame Lucille's Outdoor Dance Academy for Girls and Boys and Dinosaurs and Cows.' The final page shows a triceratops holding Brontorina high, a silent retort to Madame Lucille's earlier despairing wail: 'And how in the world will a male dancer ever lift you over his head?' Cecil (Gator) contributes oil paintings whose simple forms are balanced by sophisticated textures and restrained colors, while he has fun punching up the contrast between the massiveīrontorina and her tiny classmates. 'A hugely sympathetic heroine.' Booklist (starred review) Brontorina knows, deep in her heart, that she is meant to be a ballerina. Howe (Bunnicula) pens a humorous and inspiring tale about a big dinosaur with a big dream: 'n my heart,' Brontorina says, 'I am a ballerina.' Thoughtful, white-haired instructor Madame Lucille is willing to give it a try. Brontorina by James Howe: 9780763653231 : Books 'A hugely sympathetic heroine.' Booklist (starred review) Brontorina knows, deep in her heart, that she is meant to be a ballerina.

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