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DW is taking a dance class. she isn't able to do a front roll. she practices and practices and she is finally able to do it!
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D.W. begins gymnastics, and is disappointed that she has been placed in the "baby" class. However, D.W. quickly learns that gymnastics is not as easy as she thought it'd be. With lots of practice and the help of a young girl in D.W.'s gym class, she learns how to do not one, but three flips in a row! ( )

This book is from the series, Arthur, and tells of his little sister D.W. She joins a gym class and starts to learn to do basic skills. She gets really good at her activities and continues to practice.

D.W. starts a gymnastics class and complains about it being too easy. She learns that its not as easy as she thinks and she has to practice to be good at it. Teaches children the importance of practicing things even if they think they can do it.