The Bear Who Wanted to Dance

Written by Stephanie Stansbie · Illustrated by Wendy J Warren

A big bear dreams of dancing ballet, but she looks nothing like the other dancers.

4.3 Goodreads · 46 ratings

32 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Rita the bear has always wanted to be a ballerina. She takes ballet classes with Monsieur le Fox and practises with her best friend, Wanda, and the two push each other to be their best. When auditions open for the studio's prima ballerina, Rita wants the part, but can a bear who doesn't look like the other dancers win it? A picture book about hard work, determination and body positivity.

From the publisher

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.

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