{"product_id":"the-bear-who-wanted-to-dance","title":"The Bear Who Wanted to Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heartwarming picture book about chasing your dreams, celebrating your differences and twirling to your own rhythm. \n\nMeet 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? \n\nWith 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! \n\nPerfect 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback | 32 pages | Published October 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63994448740701,"sku":"9781838918675","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781838918675.jpg?v=1774573110","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-bear-who-wanted-to-dance","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}