If a little vampire wants to be a ballerina, there’s a lot of things she has to consider. First, you have to find a class that meets at night. You also have to remember that some people get scared when you show your fangs and turn into a bat. And, of course, you have to practice a lot.

”Vampirina Ballerina” goes through all these lessons and more for little aspiring ballerinas. But even if you’re not a vampire, you might get something out of this book. It is cute, with creative, funny illustrations showing the little vampire ballerina’s struggles and her family, who all support her dream. When it comes time for her dance recital, the work she puts in pays off and the other girls in her class realize she’s not so scary.

Parents will enjoy reading this book with your child.

”Vampirina Ballerina”

By Anne Marie Pace, illustrations by LeUyen Pham

Disney-Hyperion

Ages 2-6, $14.99