{"product_id":"9781801048569","title":"The Bear Who Wanted to Dance","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Stephanie Stansbie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePicture storybooks\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6 August 2026 by Little Tiger Press Group (Little Tiger) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e245 x 279 x 6 | 250g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Rita, a big bear with an even bigger dream! Rita is a talented dancer - fuelled by a passion for ballet. And she's top of her class. But when she studies her ballet magazines, and compares herself to her friends, she realises - she's the wrong shape! Can Rita find her inner power and confidence in her beautiful big-bear body? A stunningly illustrated, lyrical take on body positivity and representation from a debut illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming picture book about chasing your dreams, celebrating your differences and twirling to your own rhythm. Meet Rita, a big bear with an even bigger dream! Rita is a talented, passionate, hard-working ballerina. And she's top of her class! But when she studies her ballet magazines, and compares herself to her friends, she realises - she's the wrong shape! Can Rita find her inner power and confidence in her beautiful big-bear body? With lyrical text from Stephanie Stansbie and soft, magical illustrations from debut talent Wendy Warren, The Bear Who Wanted to Dance is a beautiful picture book about self-acceptance, body positivity, representation, and - of course - dancing! Perfect for sharing with fans of Brontorina by James Howe and Randy Cecil, Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, and Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love. This uplifting story will strike a chord with any child who has ever felt out of place or like they didn't quite fit the mould.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49357325271299,"sku":"9781801048569","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781801048569.jpg?v=1785597977","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/9781801048569","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}