This week's read is a cute and cozy picture book "Cowboys at the Ballet."
Author: Claire Wrenn Bobrow
Illustrator: Ilaria Urbinati
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
This is an inspiring story of struggle and breakthrough by the legendary choreographer Agnes de Mille to create her renowned ballet Rodeo. Snappy writing and vivid illustrations make this book a wonderful read-aloud.
DIY Popsicle Stick Ballerina
Materials needed: Printed cardstock paper, pipe cleaners, flower buttons or stickers, popsicle sticks, black and red sharpies, liquid glue, scissors.
Steps:
1. Cut the printed cardstock into a pie slice shape to make the ballerina’s dress. Glue it to the popsicle stick at about one-third the length from the top.
2. Wrap a pipe cleaner on the popsicle stick above the dress to create ballerina’s torso and hands.
3. With a black sharpie, draw hair and eyes. And with the red sharpie, draw the mouth and feet as shown.
4. Glue the flower button/sticker on the hair for the final touch.
5. Your ballerina is ready!
