Firebird Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Misty Copeland (Author, Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)

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In her debut book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl - an every girl - whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she, too, can become Firebird.

Lyrical and affecting text makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.

Listening Length

6 minutes
Author

Misty Copeland
Narrator

Misty Copeland
Audible release date

September 29, 2020
Language

English
Publisher

Listening Library
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B085RM97XD
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	6 minutes
Author	Misty Copeland
Narrator	Misty Copeland
Audible.com Release Date	September 29, 2020
Publisher	Listening Library
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B085RM97XD
Best Sellers Rank	#332,247 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #33 in Audiobooks on Dance for Children #55 in Biographical Fiction for Children #1,249 in Children's Dance Books (Books)

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4.7 out of 5

914 global ratings

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Good story.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 17, 2022

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Illustrations were beautiful but could have used more. Story was good but a bit too simplistic.

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Liz was concerned the book would be too easy for a second grader’s reading level

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 9, 2014

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A dear friend of mine purchased Firebird as a gift for my 8 y. o. granddaughter in recognition of her upcoming performance in Ballet Pensacola’s presentation of The Nutcracker. Liz was concerned the book would be too easy for a second grader’s reading level. Firebird is a PICTURE book. I am a 7th grade reading teacher, and I assured her Firebird would be a perfect gift.

To quote novelist Amelia Barr, “It is the simple that produces the marvelous.” Firebird is indeed marvelous. Copeland deliberately uses simplistic terms to deliver her powerful and enduring message: dream big; believe in yourself; and boldly moves into your future.

Oftentimes the most effective and memorable messages are stated in the simplest terms: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy; “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt; “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” Jesus Christ.

Reading is about understanding. Picture books require readers to be visually literate. Visual literacy is the ability to “read” pictures…to draw inferences about their meaning and make connections to text.

I am purchasing 3 copies of Firebird for a friend to give to students in her nonprofit organization Arts Quest. I am also purchasing a copy for Ballet Pensacola to be used in its outreach activities.

Please do not deny a child the opportunity to be inspired by Copeland’s message simply because the words are easy to read.

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Family of Five

Could have gone further with Misty Copeland’s story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 16, 2019

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The book is beautiful, and I was so excited to get it to share with my daughter, who loves dance. Misty Copeland’s story is important and significant, and racial stereotyping in the performing arts is so real, widespread, and damaging. I wanted my daughter to know this story, and so we watched video performances of Misty Copeland (who is extraordinary) and talked about the significance of her success. I give this book four stars instead of five because I wish it had gone further, even in the notes in the back of the book, to be clear about the significance of the story. If my six-year-old dancing daughter had picked this off the shelf and read it herself, she wouldn’t have gotten the point. And a lot of little readers are going to do just that. Buy the book! But please learn the story and make sure that your little readers get the power behind this beautiful story.

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Deborah

Gorgeous book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2021

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We need more stories that show the diversity, beauty and talent of people of colour. This book has gorgeous illustrations. It encourages children to reach for their dreams and showcases the phenomenally talented Misty Copeland. Every little girl should get to read this book.

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Trent C.

Beautifully illustrated, diverse, positive message

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2021

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This book is gorgeous. I have purchased it for my 2yo daughter and 7yo niece. It is beautifully illustrated, features diversity in ballet and has a very powerful and positive message. Absolutely love Misty and this book!

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Mary

Great

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2020

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Coupled with a quick ballet outfit - also amazon - made a perfect gift for a 4 year old to enjoy and learn about this ballerina

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Jade

Beautiful piece of art

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 25, 2019

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I absolutely love this book. I have a little budding brown ballerina and she was captivated by this amazing work. We both loved the illustrations on each page and how realistic it made it all feel. I highly recommend this book for anyone with their very own young ladies in their lives.

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Julia A Miller

Our future

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 28, 2020

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This is a beautiful book given as a gift to some lovingly growing young girls.

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Incredible

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 25, 2016

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My niece absolutely adores this book, she's had her mother google the talented Misty Copeland and read all about her. She is now determined to be a professional dancer and continues to look through the unique illustrations on a regular basis.
A book that will be appreciated by creative kids and adults alike.
Big bonus for being so inclusive of young children of colour. Beautiful.
I can't speak highly enough of this brilliant book.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 29, 2015

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My 8-yr old found the story really inspiring, the younger likes the illustrations.

Awful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 20, 2015

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Awful book. I bought it because of a great review on the mighty girl website. It's badly written, embarrassingly trite, even the illustration is hit and miss.

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JanFD

Artsy book for artsy children!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 17, 2016

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Beautiful book! Christopher Myers use of mixed media to enhance the illustrations gives this book such an artsy feel. Simple, but encouraging, its story plot will enlighten your child with a dream to dance. Misty's words are always so inspiring. This book would be a great addition to your little one's library.

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Best ballerina books.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 10, 2021

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If you or your child dance, Misty's books are the best. I can't get through this one without getting super emotional. Such an inspirational lady.

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