Bear Who Wanted to Dance

Stephanie Stansbie (Author) Stephanie has been a children's book editor, and then an author, for most of her adult life. She adores editing and writing in equal measure and has always worked on illustrated books, where the art is as important as the word. The books she has written have been translated into more than 15 different languages. Stephanie lives in Oxford, England, and enjoys goofing about with her family and friends, going to the theatre and chocolate porridge.Wendy Warren (Illustrator) From an early age Wendy has drawn, however in her early years she always drew people wearing ballet shoes as she couldn't do feet very well. Wendy's colourful illustrations are inspired by the people, quirky architecture and the natural landscape around her, infusing her work with a vibrant and whimsical quality that captures the imagination. Wendy draws by hand, experimenting with watercolour pencil and crayon. Away from illustration, Wendy is passionate about growing things (mostly, it seems, to feed slugs!). She's also very interested in food equality.

This thought-provoking and charming picture book sets a ballet story against themes of self-belief, representation and the joy of seeing yourself reflected in what you love.