A picture book about perseverance, self-esteem, and ballet for girls ages 5–8

For girls who dream… and for mothers who remember.

Do you remember the first time you felt like you couldn’t do something?
The racing heart. The fear of getting it wrong.
And how you tried anyway.

Now imagine guiding your daughter through that same moment.

Noemí dreams of becoming a ballerina. She wants to dance like her ballet teacher —light, graceful, effortless. But every time she jumps… she lands hard. She feels embarrassed. She compares herself to others. And quietly she tells herself, “I can’t.”

In her ballet class, Noemí learns something powerful: talent doesn’t appear overnight. Confidence is built through practice. Falling is part of learning. And perseverance transforms fear into strength.

Little by little, she discovers that mistakes are not failure—they are steps forward. And one day, she finally lands… light as a feather.

A children’s book about confidence and growth.

Noemí, Light as a Feather is more than a ballet story. It is a picture book about:

Self-esteem for girls
• Growth mindset for children
• Perseverance and resilience
• Overcoming frustration
• Confidence through practice
• The beauty of artistic expression

This inspiring children’s book is perfect for girls starting ballet, dance, sports, music, or any new activity that requires courage and practice.

Perfect for families who want to:

Encourage confidence without pressure
• Teach perseverance with warmth
• Share meaningful stories
Celebrate the arts and discipline with kindness
• Create bedtime conversations about effort and courage

Many mothers will see themselves in Noemí’s story—remembering their own childhood lessons and passing them on through story.

Ideal for classrooms and educators

This picture book also works beautifully in educational settings, including:

At School Start
• Bilingual programs
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum
• Arts education and dance schools
• Lessons on growth mindset and resilience

Teachers can use this book to open conversations about frustration, persistence, and the learning process.

The story includes the ballet choreography sequence, making it ideal for integrating movement and reading in classroom activities or dance workshops.

A story that is not only read—but experienced.

Recommended for:

Girls ages 5 to 8
Ballet lovers
Dance schools
Book-loving families
Classroom libraries
Growth mindset learning units

A meaningful gift for a young dancer, a first recital, the start of a new school year, or any child who needs a reminder that she can fall… and rise again.

Give your child a story that reminds her she can land light as a feather.

Hardcover in English

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Noemí, Light as a Feather – Hardcover