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The Ribbon

by Tessa Blackham

A ribbon passed from dancer to dancer

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A ribbon passed from dancer to dancer

A young ballerina’s stage fright eases when an older dancer offers her a red ribbon as a gesture of encouragement. The picture-book story traces how that small kindness carries forward: years later, the dancer recognizes another child’s nerves backstage and has a chance to offer similar support. Dance and the backstage setting give the story its frame, while the ribbon connects two moments of reassurance across time. The publisher describes the book as using minimal text and illustrations to tell this story of encouragement passed on.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in dance or ballet
  • Young readers exploring stories about stage fright and encouragement
  • Adults seeking a picture book about passing kindness along

Themes

Dance and performanceStage frightEncouragementKindness passed on

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Book overview

This uplifting picture book with gorgeous illustrations and minimal text shows the impact of accepting encouragement and paying it forward through the tale of a young ballerina overcoming stage fright.

It's time to go on stage, but one young dancer is nervous. So she runs and hides until an older ballerina hears her sniffles and unties the beautiful red ribbon from her hair, offering it as a small, shining gift of courage.

With the ribbon in hand, the young dancer steps into the light and dances without fear. She takes to the stage over and over again...and years later, when she hears a little sniffle in the dressing room, she knows just what to do.
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