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Dogs Don't Do Ballet
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Celebrating ten Biff-tastic years of this hilarious story about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams!
Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer.
My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina!
A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last!
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Dogs Don't Do Ballet by Anna Kemp is praised for its charming and humorous storytelling about a little dog with aspirations larger than life. The book captivates young readers with its entertaining illustrations and the heartwarming message about pursuing your dreams despite others' doubts. Its playful narrative and endearing characters make it a delightful read for children and a favourite among parents and educators alike.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781847384744
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Illustration: Full colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Oscar’s Book Prize, and the Dundee Picture Book Award. Her work has also been adapted for television, puppetry, dance, orchestra, and theatre. Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and attend festivals. Visit her online at AnnaKemp-Author.com. Sara Ogilvie is an illustrator and printmaker and was the 2011 BookTrust Best New Illustrators Award winner. Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, which she illustrated, was shortlisted for the 2010 Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the 2010 BookTrust Early Years Award. Sara lives in lives in Newcastle upon Tyne in the north of England.
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