The Bear Who Loved to Dance

uplifting · funny · encouraging · heart-warming

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What is The Bear Who Loved to Dance about?

Bear adores dancing. He practises ballet, tap, swing and even breakdancing, but the other animals laugh because he is rather clumsy. Then Bear discovers a poster for an ice-skating competition open only to bears. Although he feels nervous, he steps onto the ice and performs a spectacular routine filled with swishes and twirls. The judges award him a perfect score and a gold medal. Suddenly, the animals who mocked him realise that trying something new is not easy for anyone.

About the author

Monika Filipina Trzpil is a children’s book author and illustrator from Poland. She studied illustration in the UK and creates warm, colourful pictures filled with friendly animal characters. Monika has illustrated more than 50 books and written several of her own. Her stories and artwork have been enjoyed by children in many countries and translated into many languages.