{"product_id":"this-is-it-isbn-9780062657763","title":"This Is It","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaria Peoples-Riley’s debut picture book is a celebration of individuality, self-expression, and dance. Fans of Misty Copeland’s \u003cem\u003eFirebird\u003c\/em\u003e and Matt de la Peña’s \u003cem\u003eLast Stop on Market Street \u003c\/em\u003ewill want to read it over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an energetic, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud and striking, exuberant artwork, \u003cem\u003eThis Is It\u003c\/em\u003e is a love story to originality and the simple joy of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe future is in your footsteps.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreedom is in your feet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePut one foot in front of the other,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eand greet your destiny\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eToday is the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStand up tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoint your toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a deep breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd . . . DANCE.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A joyful celebration of dance that also reminds readers that doing something well requires hard work. ...The book opens and closes with the same advice, which is true for all endeavors: “Stand up tall, arch your back, hold your head high.” Pair with Misty Copeland’s Firebird.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] delightful tale. ...this story showcases [dance’s] ability to instill grace and poise in the protagonist while also helping her to discover inner strength and resilience. A beautiful tribute to the power of dance that is a must-read for younger aspiring ballerinas.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Peoples-Riley’s free-verse narrative has the force and drive of spoken-word poetry and echoes the energy of her stylized and graceful mixed-media art, which casts the girl as a star, even if she doesn’t know it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A spunky, endearingly gawky girl leaps across the cityscape on the cover of this simple, but profound picture book about being brave and taking chances. ...This well-crafted book celebrates the joy of dance and shows a girl gaining confidence in herself—an important message for all children.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thoughtful placement emphasizes the rhythm and affectionate tone of the rhyming second-person text. ...Like the illustrations the text comes full circle in a refrain of its first lines, with the addition of one last exhortation to the girl to seize this opportunity: “THIS. IS. IT.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888458592485,"sku":"NP9780062657763","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062657763.jpg?v=1730229130","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/this-is-it-isbn-9780062657763","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}