katie_crowhurst's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lucy_qhuay's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like this one. The illustrations were nice, but the story was boring.
I don't recommend.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
A pretty decent book about a dog who loves to do ballet, but everyone (well with exception of his awesome owner) says dogs can't do ballet. Well he will show them. <3 Go go dog!
connorshappytie's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
maireador20's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5 nicely illustrated story about a dog who believes they are a ballet dancer no matter how many times he is told dogs don't do ballet. This fun story is sure to be enjoyed by young readers aged 4+ and could be a good starting point to explore gender stereotypes with slightly older children also.
ellalouise99's review against another edition
4.0
This would be a good book to very subtly introduce gender stereotypes in activities to children. The little girl loves ballet and so does her dog but everyone says he shouldn’t do ballet. At the end the dog saves the show by performing and everyone loves it. You could discuss with children who can and can’t do ballet or different activities to understand their viewpoints and break down gender stereotypes. This would be a good read aloud and discussion book with FS and KS1 children.
alicebennett's review against another edition
4.0
A story about wanting to be something that others say you can’t and never giving up on your dream.
A dog decides he doesn’t want to be a dog and the dogis things he wants to be a ballet dancer!
A dog decides he doesn’t want to be a dog and the dogis things he wants to be a ballet dancer!
mmattmiller's review against another edition
4.0
Can definitely use for the message of not letting anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.
rynfrances's review against another edition
5.0
Who can resist a book about a dog that does ballet? Not me!
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