Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance

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From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a book that glows from the inside out, a book that will move you to be yourself, exactly as you are, and of course! get dancing!

Frances Dean loves to dance. In her every waking moment, she is inspired to move she feels the wind and dances, hears the singing of the birds and dances. But as soon as anyone is around, her knees begin to tremble, butterflies start to flutter in her tummy and ... she forgets how to dance. Will she ever find the courage within herself to share her talent with other people and ... feel free But then, one day, Frances Dean notices something someone unusual and it surprises her and inspires her all at once...

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This is a gentle tale that will delight readers time and time again. * Bookrapt *
Author/illustrator Birgitta Sif earned my lifelong interest in her work with her exceptional debut picture book, Oliver. Now, with its theme of freedom and natural ability verses self consciousness, this delightful story has increased my devotion. * Buzz Words *
Both children and adults will pore over every gorgeous detail, from the whirling, spinning Frances and her bird friends, to the full, enchanting park scenes. Joyful. * Kids Book Review *

Author Bio

Birgitta Sif was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, and lived in and around Scandanavia and America while growing up. She completed her BFA from Cornell University and worked as a graphic designer in New York before deciding to enrol on Anglia Ruskins world-renowned Childrens Book Illustration MA course in Cambridge. Her debut picture book, Oliver, won the Icelandic Dimmalimm Prize and was endorsed by Amnesty. About Frances Dean, she says, "Sometimes the best music you will hear is the one created by nature. When I watch and listen to the birds dance, I can feel my heart skip ... and my feet start to tap along." Birgitta lives with her family in Sweden.