"Pearl loves dance class, but when her mother suggests Pearl might like to go to preschool, she isn't so sure....How coul anything be more important than dancing?"--Page [4] of cover.

Determined to make a name for themselves, three adopted sisters living in London train for the ballet and the stage and in the process discover that each has a special talent.

Sofía Acosta, a fifth grader trying to fit into her ballet-obsessed Cuban American family and her affluent suburban New York community, learns to speak up for herself and others when she mistakenly reveals a visiting dancer's plan to defect to the United States.

When the geese ask him for assistance with getting new ballet gear, Bruce the ever-grumpy bear agrees to help his friends get ready to stretch their wings and follow their dream of dancing.

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.

"An alligator dancing ballet? When the reptile takes her place at the barre, Mrs. Iraina and her dancers are very surprised. But since they can't communicate with the alligator--and she is able to follow along--they just decide to name her Tanya and let her stay. (Would YOU say no to a 450-pound alligator?) Mrs. Iraina even creates a special ballet to showcase Tanya's larger-than-life talents...and super-swishy tail. Then, without warning, Tanya disappears....

Téo loves to dance, whether it's the cumbia with Papí, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu makes him feel, inside and out. But when it comes time to decide which outfit to wear in the big dance recital-a sparkly tutu or shimmering silver pants-Téo wonders if being his most authentic self on stage will put him too much in the spotlight.

With determination and help from her new friends, a ten-year-old New York City girl overcomes obstacles while pursuing her dream of becoming a prima ballerina.

"Gloria is a young dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true"-- Provided by publisher.

Mia's big sister teaches her that there is more to being a ballerina than just putting on the right clothes.