Blog Tour and Giveaway: Dragons Don't Dance Ballet by Jennifer Carson

Join us for this tour from Jan 18 to Feb 5, 2021!

Book Details:

Book Title:  Dragons Don't Dance Ballet by Jennifer Carson
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  36 pages
Genre:  Children's Picture Book
Publisher:  Vinal Publishing
Release date:   December 8, 2020
Content Rating:  G for everyone.

Book Description:

Esmeralda Dragon works the spotlight at the Metropolitan Ballet, but what she really wants to do is dance. Encouraged by her friend Harold to audition, Esmeralda takes a leap of faith only to discover that she doesn’t quite fit in with the other ballerinas. But Esmerelda isn’t ready to give up–and neither is Harold! Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet is a whimsical picture book that challenges body image expectations and encourages little ones to go for their dreams.

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Meet the Author:

Jennifer Carson lives in Michigan with her husband, four sons and many furry friends. She grew up on a steady diet of Muppet movies and Renaissance faires and would occasionally be caught reading under the blankets with a flashlight. Besides telling tales, Jennifer likes to create fantasy creatures and characters and publishes her own sewing patterns. Her artwork and patterns can be seen online at thedragoncharmer.com.

Jennifer's work has been featured in national magazines including: Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Faerie Magazine, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Dolls United.Jennifer's work has been featured in national magazines including: Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Faerie Magazine, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear and Friends, and Dolls United.

connect with the author:  website ~ facebook ~ goodreads

 

Tour Schedule:

Jan 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway
Jan 18 - Library of Clean Reads – book review / giveaway
Jan 19 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
Jan 19 - Pick a Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jan 20 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 21 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / giveaway
Jan 22 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 25 – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 25 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / author interview
Jan 26 - Instagram: All Booked Up Reviews – book review
Jan 26 - Reading is My Passion – book review
Jan 26 - One Frugal Girl – book review
Jan 27 - Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway
Jan 27 - Amy's Booket List - book review / giveaway
Jan 28 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jan 29 - Nighttime Reading Center – book review / giveaway
Feb 1 - Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Feb 2 - Splashes of Joy – book review / guest post / giveaway
Feb 2 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
Feb 3 - The Bespectacled Mother – book review / giveaway
Feb 3 - fundinmental – book review / giveaway
Feb 4 - Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway
Feb 4 -Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway
Feb 5 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway

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My Review: 

Dragons Don't Dance Ballet is such a cute little story by Jennifer Carson. I adored Esmerelda right from the start. I loved how she refused to give up and how Harold was not about to let her. It has so many lessons that we all learn from. Which includes: 

The beauty of friendship

Be a supportive friend

Never Give Up

If you try hard enough, you will fulfill your dreams

Just because someone is not like you, it does not mean they can not do the same things as you

Be kind and not tear others down

I know this story is geared to children, but I know many adults could use it to be reminded of those lessons, as well.

I loved the addition of the illustrations by Eric Afuso in Dragons Don't Dance Ballet. The pictures perfectly match the story. Some of them were funny to see, too. It was great seeing my little one’s light up when they would see each scene on the following pages. 

Dragons Don't Dance Ballet is getting a very well deserved five plus stars from me. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of four and nine. I believe Esmerelda is a wonderful role model for all ages really. I hope to read more by Jennifer Carson in the future. This one is wonderful addition for any family’s book shelf. 

I received Dragons Don't Dance Ballet from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.