Family expectations come up against a young person’s dreams in this compelling installment of the fun, inclusive, and accessible series Ballet Besties, bringing the joy of dance to young readers.

Momoka lives to dance, and learning ballet at the Shimmer and Shine studio with all her friends is a dream come true. But her grandma, a world-renowned violinist, is coming to visit, and she wants Momoka to follow in her footsteps. Momoka worries about how she will break the news—she doesn’t want to disappoint Grandma, but her heart belongs only to dance. Can the ballet besties help Momoka embrace her dream? Can a performance of The Nutcracker go to plan if she tries to juggle it alongside playing the violin? And will Momoka ever find the courage to show Grandma just how important ballet is to her? Pirouette your way into the Shimmer and Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!