Ballewiena

Name: Ballewiena
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781772781373
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Rebecca Bender

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Summary

Ballewiena by Rebecca Bender is a delightful children's story about a spirited dachshund named Dot, who dreams of being a ballerina. With her curious nature, Dot embarks on an adventure filled with dance and discovery, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and self-expression along the way. It’s a heart-warming tale that inspires young readers to pursue their dreams, no matter how challenging they may seem.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you love tales about following dreams and embracing uniqueness, featuring a charming dachshund with big ambitions to become a ballerina. This book is perfect for young readers who appreciate stories about determination, friendship, and creativity, wrapped in delightful illustrations and an inspiring narrative.

The award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to "sit" and "stay"

5,000-copy print run
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Featured at OLA Super Conference with the OBPO Pavilion and at Reading for the Love of It with the Pajama Press booth
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Description

The award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to "sit" and "stay."

Dotty the dachshund knows she was born to dance ballet. When told to sit, she does a plié. Asked to stay, she does an assemblé. Fed up with Dotty's lack of discipline, Mrs. Austere sends her to the Canine School of Obedience, but Dotty just can't seem to learn. Heartbroken, the little dog flees to the park—where an unexpected new friend is waiting. Could he know the secret to helping Dotty dance out her dreams with her own kind of discipline?

In Ballewiena, author-illustrator Rebecca Bender, creator of the award-winning Giraffe and Bird books, introduces a new volume of animal hi-jinks. Tucked into the witty language and amusing antics is a story about growth mindset and a perceptive note of encouragement for anyone who was made for activity in a world that expects stillness.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The children's book Ballewiena by Rebecca Bender is widely celebrated for its charming illustrations and inspiring narrative about a dachshund named Dotty who dreams of ballet. The book has been praised by various reviewers for its colourful artwork and its effective portrayal of themes such as determination, self-love, and the pursuit of dreams. It's seen as an enchanting introduction to ballet that encourages young readers to follow their passions diligently.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772781373

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rebecca Bender

About the Author

Author/Illustrator Rebecca Bender is best known for her award-winning Giraffe And Bird books. Her other publications include How Do You Feel? and Peach Girl (illustrations). Rebecca graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design with the medal for illustration and is now an art director and designer. She lives in Burlington, Ontario, with her husband and three children.