How To Be A Real Ballerina

Description: From Davina Bell and Waterstones Award-winning illustrator of The Girls, Jenny Lovlie, comes a beautifully diverse and inclusive picture book perfect for any aspiring dancer. There is a lot to learn about being a ballerina. It is hard work and can seem silly at times. If you fall over, don't panic. You don't have to be perfect! But when you walk out on the stage, it will feel like magic and fireworks and Christmas-tree lights in your tummy, and you'll know that no matter what, you're a real ballerina. Also by Davina Bell and Jenny Lovlie, I Love Tractors! : the story of one little boy's obsession with all things tractor.

Review: "A sweet, funny ode to the joy of dancing, with art from Waterstones Prize-winner Lovlie, and a joyful, diverse cast of young dancers" * The Bookseller *
"A charming introduction to the joy of ballet dancing, starring a very charismatic little ballerina" * LoveReading4Kids *
"The relatable protagonist is cheeky and likable, displaying an authentic mix of impatience, joy and enthusiasm, typical of a young child. Colourful illustrations are full of humour and will help children to understand the subtext of adult exasperation caused by the girl's amusing antics. This light-hearted, inclusive tale features a diverse cast of characters and will delight aspiring dancers, especially those who don't quite conform" * BookTrust *

Author Biography: Davina Bell (Author) Davina Bell is an award-winning writer for young readers of many ages. She writes picture books, junior fiction and middle-grade fiction. Davina's debut young-adult novel will be published in 2020. She lives in Melbourne, where she works as a children's book editor.Jenny Lovlie (Illustrator) Jenny Lovlie is an illustrator and bird enthusiast from Ekkeroy in northern Norway. Being the first child born in the village in 12 years left a lot of time for her to develop her imagination and drawing skills. Her style is bright and colourful with lots of texture, plants and animals. She draws a lot of inspiration from the Arctic landscape, flora and fauna. She is the illustrator of the Waterstones Prize-winner The Girls. Jenny has a BA in illustration from Kingston University and is based in London.