Books like Maybe next year by Amy Hest

Peter Mayle shares the joys and quirks of settling into a 200‑year‑old stone farmhouse in the Luberon, Provence, exploring local customs, seasonal rhythms, and the region’s culinary delights.

A tiny mouse with a grand dream aspires to sing the steps of ballet, combining friendship, dance, and a touch of magic in a charming children’s tale.

A sweet story about two young friends who share ballet dreams and strawberry ice cream, exploring friendship and the passion of dance.

Josephine the kangaroo dreams of ballet and defies her brother’s doubt to chase her dancing ambitions when a troupe arrives in town.

Tallulah steals her parents' toe shoes for a night of tap dancing.

Angelina, a young mouse ballerina, strives to become prima to perform for the Princess of Mouseland. When the lead sprains an ankle, Angelina steps in, proving perseverance and teamwork can turn setbacks into triumphs.

A determined dinosaur overcomes her large body and lack of proper shoes to chase her dream of becoming a ballerina, showcasing perseverance and the magic of dance for young readers.

A little girl, enraptured by her first ballet and determined to take ballet training, learns the hard work and discipline involved in this art. Includes exercises and steps, a history of ballet, and stories of classic ballets.

"After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity--and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution ... Havana, 1958. The daughter of a sugar baron, nineteen-year-old Elisa Perez is part of Cuba's high society, where she is largely sheltered from the country's growing political unrest--until she embarks on a clandestine affair with a passionate revolutionary ... Miami, 2017. Freelance writer Marisol Ferrera grew up hearing romantic stories of Cuba from her late grandmother Elisa, who was forced to flee with her family during the revolution. Elisa's last wish was for Marisol to scatter her ashes in the country of her birth. Arriving in Havana, Marisol comes face-to-face with the contrast of Cuba's tropical, timeless beauty and its perilous political climate. When more family history comes to light and Marisol finds herself attracted to a man with secrets of his own, she'll need the lessons of her grandmother's past to help her understand the true meaning of courage--and what it means to be Cuban"--

Isabelle, a shy newcomer to the Anna Hart School of the Arts, must overcome self‑doubt and the shadow of her talented older sister to discover her own voice in ballet and costume design.

Two friends become leading dancers in their ballet class, performing together in a dazzling show that turns them into the stars of the stage.

Brother Bear overcomes his fear of dancing with the help of his sister’s ballet teacher, gaining confidence enough to ask his favorite girl cub to the school dance.

A young ballet student faces financial hardship when her Chinese grandmother returns from Hong Kong, sparking jealousy and conflict across their family.

Pilar loves to dance—leaping to class, brushing her teeth while practicing—yet when her favorite ballet holds tryouts, anxiety grips her; the audition feels like a frightening, body‑shaking experience.