Brontorina



Howe, James & Cecil, Randy. Brontorina, Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.

James Howe and Randy Cecil's Brontorina is a delightful account of a youthful dinosaur's pursuit of a dream - she desires to be a ballerina.   Brontorina is not deterred by Madame Lucille's initial resistance and joins in the lessons with the other dancers.  She works hard and achieves graceful arabesques and elegant jetes without squashing any of her classmates.  However, Madame Lucille's studio is too small.  Will Brontorina have to give up her dream?  Not if Madame Lucille can help it!  Cecil's striking oil paintings perfectly enhance the text by providing soft hues and gentle characterisation.  His Brontorina is a lovely orange colour with big eyes; she makes an endearing heroine.  (Age 5-7 years, Themes - Acceptance and the pursuit of one's dream)