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Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme
Monica Brown
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Description for Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme
Paperback. A heartwarming chapter book series starring Lola Levine, a biracial, bicultural second grader by acclaimed author Monica Brown. Illustrator(s): Dominguez, Angela. Series: Lola Levine. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 134 x 194 x 9. Weight in Grams: 98.
When new girl Bella, a ballet dancer, walks into Lola's class at Northland Elementary, all she can see is pink everywhere--pink ribbons, pink sweatshirt, and pink tennis shoes! Pink is Lola's least favorite color. But when Lola and Bella start off on the wrong foot, and an argument happens in class, they are forced to try each other's favorite interests. After a day on the soccer field and an attempt at pirouettes, it turns out that ballerinas and soccer players have more in common than Lola ever thought possible. Can Lola put her opinions aside and make her first real friend who is a girl? With Monica Brown's fun text and Angela Dominguez's adorable illustrations, Lola will experience first hand the knowledge of walking in someone else's shoes.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Condition
New
Series
Lola Levine
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780316258470
SKU
V9780316258470
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Monica Brown
Monica Brown (Author) Monica Brown, Ph.D. is the author of many award winning books for children, including Waiting for the Biblioburro, and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and desire to bring diverse stories to children. Angela Dominguez (Illustrator) Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now lives in Brooklyn. She is the author of Knit Together, Let's Go, Hugo!, Maria Had a Little Llama, and Santiago Stays.
Reviews for Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme
Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character
and her richly drawn group of peers
promises a cherished new series.
Meg Medina, Pura Belpr? winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure.
Diana L?pez, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I Feel Beginning chapter book readers will enjoy Lola's spunk and humor. A good choice for chapter book collections.
School Library Journal This first entry in a smartly crafted new series introduces Lola, best friend Josh Blot, and her family. The appealing protagonist is energetic and enthusiastic [and] with as much about family and friends as about sports, this chapter book should have broad appeal.
Booklist If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless.
Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer Praise for Lola Levine Is Not Mean!
Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers already familiar with Lola will be happy for a return visit, while newcomers
like Bella
will learn to appreciate her vim and charm.
Booklist Online
and her richly drawn group of peers
promises a cherished new series.
Meg Medina, Pura Belpr? winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure.
Diana L?pez, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I Feel Beginning chapter book readers will enjoy Lola's spunk and humor. A good choice for chapter book collections.
School Library Journal This first entry in a smartly crafted new series introduces Lola, best friend Josh Blot, and her family. The appealing protagonist is energetic and enthusiastic [and] with as much about family and friends as about sports, this chapter book should have broad appeal.
Booklist If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless.
Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer Praise for Lola Levine Is Not Mean!
Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers already familiar with Lola will be happy for a return visit, while newcomers
like Bella
will learn to appreciate her vim and charm.
Booklist Online