{"title":"Lea Lyon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Lea Lyon, a distinguished author celebrated for her captivating children's books. Lea Lyon’s works offer a delightful mixture of inspiration, education, and entertainment, making them a favourite choice for young readers and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her esteemed works is \u003cem\u003eReady to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina\u003c\/em\u003e. This charming and uplifting story celebrates the power of dreams and determination. It's an inspiring tale about Sylvia Townsend, who overcomes challenges to pursue her passion for ballet, set against the backdrop of the travelling bookmobile that fuels her imagination and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLea Lyon meticulously crafts her stories to not only captivate young minds but also to instil valuable life lessons and ignite the imagination. Each page is infused with rich narratives and vivid illustrations, inviting children into a world where learning and dreaming go hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Lea Lyon's collection and discover books that foster a love for reading and learning, while championing dreams and perseverance. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom settings, her books are dedicated to empowering young readers with the gift of imagination and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ready-to-fly-how-sylvia-townsend-became-the-bookmobile-ballerina-by-alexandria-lafaye-9780062888792","title":"Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make \u003cem\u003eReady to Fly\u003c\/em\u003e perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReady to Fly\u003c\/em\u003e is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing \u003cem\u003eSwan Lake\u003c\/em\u003e on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there aren’t many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon Sylvia learns how to fly—how to dance—and how to dare to dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a foreword from Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author’s note, and a further reading list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551172907244,"sku":"9780062888792","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10092023482210.jpg?v=1749992667"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lea-lyon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}