Dogs Don't Do Ballet

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If you’re a teacher you might also be interested in our teaching resources to go with this book over in our Teaching Resource area. When I take it out she screams excitedly and crawls quickly to my lap, and other times she brings it to me. At a recital a girl can't perform and the dog goes in front of everyone and dances, and they are so amazed! It’s a story about following your dreams, however far-fetched others may think them and having self-belief to achieve your ambitions.

This story is about not judging a book by its cover and also about being able follow your desires and aspirations. It also has a very interesting use of an in-text narrator which could be used with children's to enhance their writing styles. His owner - a young girl - recognises his love for ballet and tries to bring him along to different ballet events. Each evening she goes, she know her dog wants to come but Dad always says no 'Dogs don't do ballet'. It also gave us a chance to talk about how everyone should be given a chance to try something they may not usually do.It is a sophisticated story with sophisticated language including some French ballet terms which my class found inexplicably, but amusingly, funny when I read the story aloud! This book also promotes inclusivity due to the variety of ways in which people are represented, such as race and gender.

Explore concepts of joyful movement, acceptance and help children explore big ideas such as appearance-based bullying and judgement with the help of Biff, an adorable puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. The main character of this book is Biff the dog who loves ballet but spends his life being told that he is unable to do ballet because he's a do. Dogs don't do ballet' tells a story of a little girls who regularly attends her ballet dance classes. Un beau récit original et merveilleux qui met en vedette un animal voulant se prendre pour une danseuse de ballet. This book challenges assumptions and defies gender stereotypes, which can limit one’s possibilities and talents.This lovely story highlights stereotyping and how individuals are prevented from doing what they want to do in an accessable way. Her favorite parts are all the opportunities for me to make sully voices and noises -- barking, howling, a snooty voice for her ballet teacher. Working as a freelance illustrator Sara creates images for editorial, design, publishing and advertising.