{"product_id":"the-bear-who-wanted-to-dance-by-stephanie-stansbie","title":"The Bear Who Wanted to Dance by Stephanie Stansbie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by:Wendy J Warren\u003cbr\u003eFormat:Paperback \/ softback 32 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher:Little Tiger Press Group\u003cbr\u003eImprint:Little Tiger\u003cbr\u003eISBN:9781801048569\u003cbr\u003ePublished:6 Aug 2026\u003cbr\u003eClassifications:Picture storybooks\u003cbr\u003eWeight:250g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wave of Nostalgia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65423058403677,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8838\/2301\/files\/9781801048569.jpg?v=1785506259","url":"https:\/\/waveofnostalgia.co.uk\/products\/the-bear-who-wanted-to-dance-by-stephanie-stansbie","provider":"Wave of Nostalgia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}