Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig

by David Ira Rottenberg, Lesley Anderson (Illustrator)

Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig tells the tale of Gwendolyn and Omar two best friends who have big dreams. Gwendolyn longs to dance ballet, and Omar wants to join the football team. There is just one problem they re both pigs! How will Natasha Levertov, the greatest teacher of dance in ze vorld , help them make their dreams come true? Adorable illustrations and charming text make this story a hit with girls and boys. It is not just for aspiring dancers but shows all children the joy of pursuing what they love. Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig is the first book in the popular Gwendolyn series. The second book is Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood .

Genres: Animals, Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

First published October 24, 2008

About the author

David Ira Rottenberg is a graduate of Columbia University. He has published two novels and co-authored three business books. He has written for publications such as Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe. His poems have appeared in poetry magazines throughout the United States. Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig is his first picture book.

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Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gwendolyn wants to dance, and Omar wants to play football. These two friends find themselves under the tutelage of Natasha Levertov, "the greatest dance teacher of dance in ze world" to help both Gwendolyn and Omar with their big dreams.

[Haley Mathiot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gwendolyn, The Graceful Pig was adorable. The story was sweet, the pigs made you want them to succeed in their goals, and the Russian ballet teacher was true to the core. The illustrations were priceless! And it had a great conclusion. There was a little bit of humor that made it an enjoyable read for young dancers and parents or ballet teachers. Perfect for ages 3-6 for any young dancer with stars in their eyes