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The Bear Who Wanted to Dance

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Pub Date Oct 07 2025 | Archive Date Oct 08 2025

Publisher Spotlight | Tiger Tales

Children's Fiction

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Description

A stunningly illustrated, lyrical story about hard work, determination, body positivity, and representation.

Rita the bear has always wanted to be a ballerina. She begins taking ballet classes with Monsieur le Fox and practices every chance she gets. Her best friend, Wanda, dances with her, and together, they push each other to be the best they can be.

When Monsieur le Fox announces that he's holding auditions for the studio's prima ballerina, Rita decides that she wants the part. But how can she be the prima ballerina when she doesn't look like the other ballet dancers in her class?

A stunningly illustrated, uplifting celebration of hard work, determination, body positivity, and representation.
A stunningly illustrated, lyrical story about hard work, determination, body positivity, and representation.

Rita the bear has always wanted to be a ballerina. She begins taking ballet classes with...
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Advance Praise

"A classic ballet story infused with themes of body positivity and the importance of seeing oneself reflected in art. " - Kirkus Reviews

"A classic ballet story infused with themes of body positivity and the importance of seeing oneself reflected in art. " - Kirkus Reviews

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ISBN 9781664300767
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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