About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the sharp edges of competition or feeling the heavy weight of wanting something they cannot have. It is a perfect choice for the young dancer who feels overlooked in class or the child who is struggling with a peer who always seems to get what they want. The story follows Noelle, a beautiful doll in a toy store window, and two girls who cross paths with her: Ilyana, who loves Noelle for her spirit, and Mary Jane, who wants Noelle simply as a trophy. Set against the magical backdrop of a city at Christmastime, the book explores the difference between possessing something and truly belonging. It is a gentle, sophisticated chapter book for ages 7 to 10 that provides comfort for children dealing with envy and social hierarchies in the dance studio or classroom. It offers a hopeful perspective on how our inner worth and passions can eventually find their place in the world.
