The Bear Who Loved to Dance

Name: The Bear Who Loved to Dance
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781917082525
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Monika Filipina

Series: Picture Books - Gemini Children (Cased Hardback)

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Bear just loved to dance. He practised in his room every day, ballet, tap, swing, and even breakdance. There was just one problem - he didn't seem to be very good at it! But one day Bear finds his chance to shine. Who said that bears... Read More

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Bear just loved to dance. He practised in his room every day, ballet, tap, swing, and even breakdance. There was just one problem - he didn't seem to be very good at it!But one day Bear finds his chance to shine. Who said that bears can't dance?An inspiring and uplifting story, written and illustrated by Monika Filipina.

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Bear just loved to dance. He practised in his room every day, ballet, tap, swing, and even breakdance. There was just one problem - he didn't seem to be very good at it!
But one day Bear finds his chance to shine. Who said that bears can't dance?

An inspiring and uplifting story about the values of perseverance and determination that will encourage children to chase their dreams
Written and illustrated by Monika Filipina, winner of the Golden Pinwheel Children's Illustration Award

Series: Picture Books - Gemini Children (Cased Hardback)

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The Bear Who Loved to Dance

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917082525

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Children's Books Limited

Contributors:

Illustrated by Monika Filipina

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Monika Filipina Series: Picture Books - Gemini Children (Cased Hardback)

About the Author

Monika graduated with a BA hons in illustration from the University of Wolverhampton and was honored with the Dean's Prize for Excellence in Visual Communications. Monika went on to study for a Master's degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art and was awarded the Golden Pinwheel award for best international children's book at the Shanghai Children's Book Fair.

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