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Dogs Don't Do Ballet

By Anna Kemp
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Dogs Don't Do Ballet by Anna Kemp is a charming children's story about a little dog who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Despite being told that dogs don't dance, the spirited canine defies expectations by proving everyone wrong with determination and a lot of heart. This delightful tale celebrates chasing dreams and embracing what makes you unique.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate stories about following your dreams and breaking conventions. Filled with whimsical illustrations, it highlights themes of believing in oneself and embracing individuality, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of adventure and self-discovery.

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Dogs Don't Do Ballet

Meet Biff - a small dog with big dreams of becoming a ballerina.

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Dogs Don't Do Ballet by Anna Kemp introduces us to Biff, who is not your ordinary dog. Biff doesn't engage in typical dog activities like peeing on lampposts, scratching his fleas, or drinking out of toilets. If you throw him a stick, he'll just look at you as if you're crazy.

No, Biff is no ordinary dog. He has a fondness for music, moonlight, and walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn't think he's a dog; Biff thinks he's a ballerina, which is all very well... but dogs don't do ballet - do they?

This is the hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams!

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Dogs Don't Do Ballet by Anna Kemp is celebrated for its delightful story and whimsical illustrations, appealing to both children and adults. Reviewers praise the book for its humour and the positive message of following one's dreams despite societal norms. It's considered a charming and heartwarming tale that encourages individuality and perseverance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847384737

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Children's

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 32

Collections

Anna Kemp Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle-grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for a number of prizes including the Booktrust Early Years Award (2010), The Roald Dahl Funny Prize (2010, 2012), The Waterstones Children's Book Prize (2011, 2013), Oscar's Book Prize (2015), and The Dundee Picture Book Award (2018). Her work has also been adapted for television (Bookaboo, CBeebies), puppetry (Little Angel), dance (Ballet Black), orchestra (LSO) and theatre (New Writing North, Little Blue Monster). She is currently working on new picture books and a middle-grade fantasy series.   Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and is available for festival events. Please see website for further information: https://annakemp-author.com SARA OGILVIE is one of Booktrust's Best New Illustrators. She studied Illustration and Printmaking at Edinburgh College of Art and now lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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