The Bear Who Loved to Dance

Monika Filipina

Illustrated by Monika Filipina

Series: Picture Books - Gemini Children

Bear just loved to dance. He practised in his room every day, ballet, tap, swing, and even breakdance. There was just one problem - he didn't seem to be very good at it!

But one day Bear finds his chance to shine. Who said that bears can't dance?

£12.99

Available 30th January 2025

Format Hardback	ISBN 978-1-91708-252-5
Publication Date 30-Jan-2025	Category Children's
Age 3 to 7	Series Picture Books - Gemini Children

Bear just loved to dance. He practised in his room every day, ballet, tap, swing, and even breakdance. There was just one problem - he didn't seem to be very good at it!

But one day Bear finds his chance to shine. Who said that bears can't dance?

An inspiring and uplifting story, written and illustrated by Monika Filipina, winner of the Golden Pinwheel Children's Illustration Award, about the values of perseverance and determination that will encourage children to persevere in order to reach their potential and fulfil their dreams.

The Author

Monika graduated with a BA hons in illustration from the University of Wolverhampton and was honored with the Dean's Prize for Excellence in Visual Communications. Monika went on to study for a Master's degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art and was awarded the Golden Pinwheel award for best international children's book at the Shanghai Children's Book Fair.