
Ballet Shoes
A picture book retelling of a timeless tale
Hodder Children's Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4449-6449-3 (ISBN)
Description
The first official picture book adaptation of Ballet Shoes, beautifully illustrated and sure to capture the imaginations and hearts of a new generation of readers.
Meet Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil - three adopted sisters who share a dream of truly making something of their name.
Posy, the youngest of the sisters, loves to dance, twirl and prance. Pauline, the eldest sister, also feels happiest on stage treading the boards as an actress. But, Petrova, the middle sister, would rather be behind the scenes.
As the young girls start their journey at The Children's Academy of Dance and Stage Training, will they be able to discover their true callings, tap into their own unique talents, and work together to achieve their dreams?
With a heartwarming message of the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and following your true passions, this retelling of a timeless tale is brought to life with beautiful storytelling and stunning artwork by Eve Coy.
Reimagined by Bill Streatfeild, nephew of Noel, and endorsed by the Streatfeild estate.
Meet Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil - three adopted sisters who share a dream of truly making something of their name.
Posy, the youngest of the sisters, loves to dance, twirl and prance. Pauline, the eldest sister, also feels happiest on stage treading the boards as an actress. But, Petrova, the middle sister, would rather be behind the scenes.
As the young girls start their journey at The Children's Academy of Dance and Stage Training, will they be able to discover their true callings, tap into their own unique talents, and work together to achieve their dreams?
With a heartwarming message of the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and following your true passions, this retelling of a timeless tale is brought to life with beautiful storytelling and stunning artwork by Eve Coy.
Reimagined by Bill Streatfeild, nephew of Noel, and endorsed by the Streatfeild estate.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 253 mm
Weight
41 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-6449-3 (9781444964493)
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A picture book retelling of a timeless tale
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Person
Eve Coy is a freelance illustrator and animator living in the Cotswolds, England. She gained an MA in Children's Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art and her first picture book was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize. She is also a co-director of Paper & Clay Ltd.
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