Soldiers and Sweets at the Ballet - (Katie Woo and Jojo on the Go!) by Fran Manushkin (Paperback)

About the Book

"Katie Woo and JoJo wear their best dresses when they attend a performance of JoJo's favorite ballet, the Nutcracker"--

Book Synopsis

Katie Woo and JoJo are wearing their best dresses and are ready for a fancy time at the ballet! They are taking in a special performance of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Which dancers will leap the highest? Who will have the best costumes? And what will be the best friends' favorite moments of the show?

Review Quotes

This new beginning reader series featuring fan favorite character Katie Woo follows her and friend JoJo as they go on one adventurous outing after another. In these first four stories, the girls pick apples at an apple orchard, visit a water park, explore a butterfly house, and see a performance of The Nutcracker ballet. Bright, cheerful, full-color illustrations are featured throughout each story, which consists of three chapters made up of short, accessible sentences. Each page features three to five lines of text, making it perfect for newly independent readers. A glossary, more information about the book's topic, discussion questions, and writing prompts are appended at the end of each title. VERDICT Purchase where ­Katie Woo books and/or early chapter books ­circulate well.-- "School Library Journal"