By Birgitta Sif (author) , Birgitta Sif (illustrator)
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From a truly special new voice in picture books, the award-winning author-illustrator of Oliver comes a heart-warming story about finding strength in your friends, overcoming your fears and following your dreams! It glows from the inside out and is also a book that will move you to be yourself, exactly as you are, and – of course!
– get dancing! It is perfect for budding dancers and singers alike, and for those who have a secret special talent that they might just be too shy to share.
From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a book that glows from the inside out, a book that will move you to be yourself, exactly as you are, and - of course! - get dancing!From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a heart-warming story about finding new friends, overcoming your fears, following your dreams and - of course! - about dancing! Frances Dean loves to dance. In her every waking moment, she is inspired to move - she feels the wind and dances, hears the singing of the birds and dances. But as soon as anyone is around, she feels so shy. Her knees begin to tremble, butterflies start to flutter in her tummy and ... she forgets how to dance. Will she ever find the courage within herself to share her talent with other people and ... feel free? But then, one day, Frances Dean notices something - someone - unusual and it surprises her and inspires her all at once...
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From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a book that glows from the inside out, a book that will move you to be yourself, exactly as you are, and - of course! - get dancing! From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a heart-warming story about finding new friends, overcoming your fears, following your dreams and - of course! - about dancing! Frances Dean loves to dance. In her every waking moment, she is inspired to move - she feels the wind and dances, hears the singing of the birds and dances. But as soon as anyone is around, she feels so shy. Her knees begin to tremble, butterflies start to flutter in her tummy and ... she forgets how to dance. Will she ever find the courage within herself to share her talent with other people and ... feel free? But then, one day, Frances Dean notices something - someone - unusual and it surprises her and inspires her all at once...
Birgitta Sif was born in Reykjavik, Iceland. She received her BEA from Cornell University and her masters from the Cambridge School of Art. She is the author and illustrator of Oliver , shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Birgitta’s feet have now taken her to Cambridge, where she lives with her family. Follow her on Instagram here.
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From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a book that glows from the inside out, a book that will move you to be yourself, exactly as you are, and - of course! - get dancing!From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a heart-warming story about finding new friends, overcoming your fears, following your dreams and - of course! - about dancing! Frances Dean loves to dance.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance was written by Birgitta Sif and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance has 32 pages
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