Books Like Doomed to Dance
Families who loved Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child has begged for a new extracurricular activity, only to discover it is nothing like they imagined. It is the perfect tool for navigating that tricky moment when a child wants to quit something they promised to finish. Ivy and Bean find themselves stuck in a ballet class that lacks the 'karate moves' they expected, leading to a hilarious but relatable exploration of integrity and the weight of a promise. Parents will appreciate how the story handles the tension between honoring a commitment and the genuine misery of a mismatched hobby. It is a gentle, humorous way to discuss accountability and creative problem-solving with children aged 6 to 9, emphasizing that while you might have to see a promise through, you can still find a way to be yourself in the process.
