{"product_id":"zuri-ray-tries-ballet-9780062914897","title":"Zuri Ray Tries Ballet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the first book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with a huge heart  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Zuri Ray. She's always willing to go the extra mile for family and friends and is up for any challenge. At least, that was before her best friend, Jessie, asked her to join a ballet camp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow Zuri isn't sure if she's up for \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003ething. While Jessie can't wait to chass  and pli  while wearing tight hair buns and frilly tutus, that doesn't sound like Zuri at all  But she can't let her friend down. Maybe classical ballet just needs a new spin . . .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Fresh Princess, \u003cem\u003eZuri Ray Tries Ballet\u003c\/em\u003e encourages kids to follow their hearts and stay true to themselves \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles, Tami:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTami Charles\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former teacher and full-time author of picture books, nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult novels. As a teacher, she made it her mission to introduce her students to all types of literature, particularly diverse books. Doing so reignited Tami's passion for writing and childhood dream of becoming an author. She lives in New Jersey with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSordo, Sharon:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharon Sordo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator, cat hugger, and expert soup maker. As a Mexican girl growing up in America, Sharon found it difficult to relate to the many character designs and children's books available. Since then, she strives to represent different cultural backgrounds through her art. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband and cat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697398255890,"sku":"9780062914897","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77fdab16-d647-465a-b25f-cc7f2d95385c.jpg?v=1734300882","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zuri-ray-tries-ballet-9780062914897","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}