From the sure-footed duo of James Howe and Randy Cecil comes a hugely endearing new. It's a satisfying story that adheres closely to its central message about overcoming obstacles. Buy Brontorina Paperback Book By: James Howe from as low as 3.49.

Meanwhile, asides from the kids provide a string of giggles. A rocky transition period (the studio's ceiling takes a lot of punishment) is at last resolved when Madame Lucille moves her classes outdoors, with the promise that Brontorina's struggle will open up the world of ballet to still more candidates-the studio's new sign reads, 'Madame Lucille's Outdoor Dance Academy for Girls and Boys and Dinosaurs and Cows.' The final page shows a triceratops holding Brontorina high, a silent retort to Madame Lucille's earlier despairing wail: 'And how in the world will a male dancer ever lift you over his head?' Cecil (Gator) contributes oil paintings whose simple forms are balanced by sophisticated textures and restrained colors, while he has fun punching up the contrast between the massiveīrontorina and her tiny classmates.

But there is a big surprise in store, and Madame Lucille gets a fresh perspective. Brontorina by Howe, James, 1946-Publication date 2010 Topics Dinosaurs - Pictorial works - Juvenile fiction, Dance - Pictorial works - Juvenile fiction, Dance, Dinosaurs. Howe (Bunnicula) pens a humorous and inspiring tale about a big dinosaur with a big dream: 'n my heart,' Brontorina says, 'I am a ballerina.' Thoughtful, white-haired instructor Madame Lucille is willing to give it a try. Brontorina, spilling giant tears, resigns herself to leaving.

Brontorina by james howe