Ballet Bunnies

by Lucy Freegard

At home, Betty loves to dance—but in ballet class, her confidence disappears. Can she learn to have fun, believe in herself, and not worry about making mistakes? A beautifully illustrated picture book about mastering something new and enjoying it too!
 
Betty dreams of becoming a great dancer and performing onstage. At home, she’s unstoppable, happily twirling, darting, and pirouetting through every room. But, in ballet class, everything Betty suddenly feels clumsy, self-conscious, and frightened of forgetting the steps. Can she find her poise and balance in time for the big end-of-year recital? Every kid will shout BRAVO for this adorable little ballerina bunny!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published February 5, 2019

About the author

Lucy Freegard is an illustrator, designer, and children’s book author based in Bristol, UK. She graduated from Cambridge School of Art with an MA in Children’s Book Illustration in 2015, having previously studied at Cardiff School of Art & Design and Falmouth University. Since then Lucy has written and illustrated several picture books and board books. She also designs toys and stationery.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. A great example to teach about alliteration and other literary divices. The story and illustrations are adorable and clever, and are good examples of trying your best and how everyone plays a special role in life.

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[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so sweet. Betty just wants to dance, you won't always be great and you have to practice. I love the bunny ballerinas that inspire her too.

[curiouskat_books · Rating 3 out of 5]

My kid is currently obsessed with rabbits, so she enjoyed this story. I will say it felt like a story I have read many times over with not much added to it. So it was nice, but not one I would most likely come back to.

[Christine (Tina) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lili loved that she became a star!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who used to do ballet, this broke my heart.
The Mikhail Bunnyshnikov poster was hilarious.
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