![](https://www.esphyrslobodkina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/billie-1-211x300.png)
written and illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkina
Published in 1959 by Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
SYNOPSIS: Billie is a tomboy who takes dance lessons to help heel a sprained ankle. She soon finds herself embracing girly things – like pink satin slippers and spangled dragonfly wings. In this story, the tomboy turns out to be the belle of the ballet school.
Sample of Inside Pages:
![](https://www.esphyrslobodkina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-17-at-2.32.41-PM-1-300x214.png)
![](https://www.esphyrslobodkina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-17-at-2.32.50-PM-300x183.png)