# The Bear Who Wanted to Dance

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- Book: [The Bear Who Wanted to Dance](https://www.bookquiver.com/stephanie-stansbie/the-bear-who-wanted-to-dance) ([The Bear Who Wanted to Dance.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/stephanie-stansbie/the-bear-who-wanted-to-dance.md))
- Authors: [Stephanie Stansbie](https://www.bookquiver.com/stephanie-stansbie), [Wendy J. Warren](https://www.bookquiver.com/wendy-j-warren)
- Publisher: Little Tiger
- ISBN: 978-18-0104-856-9
- Pages: 32
- Published: 2026-08-06
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Meet 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. A 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. 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.