Daria Peoples-Riley's debut picture book is a celebration of individuality, self-expression, and dance. Fans of Misty Copeland's Firebird and Matt de la Pe a's Last Stop on Market Street will want to read it over and over again.
When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.
With an energetic, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud and striking, exuberant artwork, This Is It is a love story to originality and the simple joy of movement.
The future is in your footsteps.
Freedom is in your feet.
Put one foot in front of the other,
and greet your destiny.
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BooklistBinding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 02/06/2018
ISBN: 9780062657763
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.60w x 0.40d
Review Citations: Booklist 10/15/2017 pg. 49
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 12/04/2017
School Library Journal 01/01/2018 pg. 60
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2018 pg. 71
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 194940 / This Is It
Reading Level: 1.5 /
Interest Level: Lower Grade /
Point Value: 0.5
