Noel the First is about a girl named Noel who attends ballet classes and is used to being the best and in the "first" position in line. Eventually, two other girls overtake the position and it becomes very competitive. Instead of fighting with the other girls Noel focuses on herself and how she is doing and it ends up being for the best. The book shows that jealousy is not a great way of handling a situation. ( )

This book is about two little girls that become very competitive in ballet. Another little girl names Noel, does not get involved in the competition, and instead tries her best. In the end, Noel succeeds as a ballerina, proving that handwork is key, and it is not all about winning.