Mia and the Too Big Tutu
My First I Can Read
- By: Robin Farley
- Narrated by: Heather Corrigan
- Length: 4 minutes
Description
Meet Mia, the kitten who loves ballet! This sweet I Can Read story’s warm, tender text and dance dictionary is perfect for fans of the Tallulah books and for aspiring ballerinas of all ages.
On her first day at dance class, Mia can’t wait to put on her bouncy pink tutu. There’s only one problem: her tutu is too-too big! It falls down and Mia falls over it with every step. But just as Mia starts to get upset, she meets Ruby—and Mia realizes that no setback is too hard to handle with a good friend by your side.
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