This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers.' - BookPage 'Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young studentâ€¦ reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readersâ€¦ Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers' movementsâ€¦ a strong impact.'- Publishers Weekly 'Firebird celebrates optimism-the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it.

pulsate with kinetic synergyâ€¦ A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myersâ€¦ Brava!'- Shelf Awareness, starred review 'An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality.'- Booklist 'A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture bookâ€¦ which feature full spreads bursting with color and excitementâ€¦ A very successful collaboration.' - School Library Journal ' soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copelandâ€¦ Myers' extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland's indomitable spirit. Praise for FIREBIRD: Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014 'The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancyâ€¦ Myers' artwork.

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