This is the best book ever for girls who enjoy reading. If your toddler does not dance, she will quickly be inspired. My 4 yo and 2 yo daughters adore this book, occasionally fight over! "Mommy, read my story first!" Both my girls will even sit and "read" the book on their own.The life lessons that the stories enstill are extraordinary and timely - have fun, with practice & effort you will excel, if a teacher is harsh, tell an adult, ballet is being with your friends & having fun, overcoming stage fright...I love the different names and occasionally I note the unique British word choices and phrases, which I don't mind. (I'm glad for the exposure to my little ones.)Now to buy another Ballernia Stories for a birthday present for one of my daghter's friends.