Go backstage with beloved prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she speaks to young dancers everywhere in this delightful and inspiring ballet book for children.

Filled with practical advice, how-tos, insider tips, and lots of love, XO Ballerina Big Sis shares Tiler Peck's insider insights and hard-won knowledge about everything you want to know about ballet.

Learn how to properly prepare for class, handle new roles, prep your toe shoes, control stage fright, deal with injuries, manage competition, and stay positive and focused - all delivered with Tiler's personal touch, humour, and big heart.

An inspirational, must-own ballet book for kids and tweens:

• Features advice for aspiring ballet dancers from Tiler Peck - the internationally acclaimed Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet

• Tiler's uplifting and supportive manner will inspire young dancers who need a 'ballet big sister', with advice on difficult topics like puberty and nutrition, alongside encouragement and pro tips

• A wonderful dance book for girls 8-12, and a great gift for kids with an interest in performance, theatre, drama, and music

This is an essential handbook for budding ballerinas (and their dance mums and dads!), beautifully organised and illustrated to answer all your questions about ballet's challenges and rewards. From the best ballet big sis ever, XO Ballerina Big Sis is written by a dance luminary who is widely recognised as one of the top ballerinas of our time. With her first non-fiction book, her insights are available to everyone!