Dance with Me
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2016

Dance with Me

Written by Penny Harrison · Illustrated by Gwynneth Jones

A music box ballerina faces loneliness as her owner grows up.

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32 pages
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In 'Dance with Me,' a music box ballerina delights in dancing for her young owner. But as the girl grows up, the ballerina's world changes. Who will share her joy now? This enchanting tale explores the bittersweet journey of cherished memories and the passage of time, leaving readers to wonder about the fate of beloved treasures.

From the publisher

A ballerina in a music box loves nothing more than to dance. Her days are filled with joy as she dances for her little girl owner, and also pops out of her box for some extra fun and excitement when the little girl isn’t looking! But when her owner grows up and isn’t a little girl anymore, who will dance with the ballerina then? Dance with Me is a gorgeous story about treasured possessions and the memories they hold.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about balletBooks about danceBooks about animalsBooks about imaginationBooks about feelings and emotions
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Book details

Publication
Published
July 1, 2016
First published
October 1, 2016
Publisher
EK Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781925335231

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