Dancing Class

Ziefert, H. M. Ehrlich. Scholastic, $12.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-531-30300-9

A piglet, duck, lamb and other young farm animals practice their ballet steps in Dancing Class by H. M. Ehrlich, illus. by Laura Rader. A simple rhyming text, charming illustrations and familiar moves will introduce tutus and the barre to beginning dancers. ( May)

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