Mimi's Tutu [Paperback]

Tynia Thomassie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

From the author of FELICIANA FEYDRA LEROUX, and the Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator of NATHANIEL TALKING, comes this warm story about a young African-American dancer.

Mimi loves going to her mama's dance class. Especially when Mama lets her dance with the adults. Mimi is so proud of herself - her leotard, her rhythmic movement-she's just like Mama. Until one day, another little girl comes to dance class in a beautiful, fluffy pink tutu. Mimi no longer thinks her own leotard and dancing are so special. Luckily, Mimi's mama, aunts and grandmothers have the perfect solution. An exquisite handmade lapa skirt will make Mimi shine-and connect her to her African heritage and family traditions.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590440217
• ISBN-13: 978-0590440219
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,656,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MIMI, December 11, 2007

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Imani! (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews

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What a neat story. I love the way it affirms the African American heritage as Mimi goes to dance class with her mom. I also like the individuality expressed by Sophie with her ballet tutu and different colored socks. The two girls admire each other's skirts in the end and show one is not better than the other. The art work is very nice too!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WE LOVE THIS BOOK, January 23, 2007

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This is such a great book. My daughter sometimes wants to skip the beginning where they explain where her name came from, but loves the rest about the African dancing, music (i.e. djembe drum and other African instruments), and the lesson in individuality. It's great for our family and for sharing black culture with our kids.