This is a really nice story for children as it shows them that nothing is impossible, and that even if you get told you can't do something because of who you are, it doesn't matter. I understand I can change my preference through my account settings or unsubscribe directly from any marketing communications at any time.

Despite the fact that the focus of the story is actually a male dog and you never find out the girl narrator's name it's a lovely story that promotes inclusion and acceptance. This hilarious and beautifully illustrated book will have young readers giggling time and time again.This book subtly introduces gender stereotypes and would be a really good opener for a lesson about stereotypes and for children to discuss why dogs can’t do ballet, or why woman can’t be firefighters or why men can’t be nurses etc etc. A little girl has a dog, who isn't a normal dog, he likes to sit and watch tv, and his owner and is very sneaky about it.

It is Hilariously funny and it reverts all social norms and expectations and is just a genuinely brilliant story. You could discuss with children who can and can’t do ballet or different activities to understand their viewpoints and break down gender stereotypes. Dogs Don't Do Ballet, which she illustrated, was shortlisted for the 2010 Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the 2010 BookTrust Early Years Award.Being discouraged by everyone around him he becomes withdrawn from his dream, until one day his greatest opportunity arises.

Explore concepts of joyful movement, acceptance and help children explore big ideas such as appearance-based bullying and judgement with the help of Biff, an adorable puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer.Her dad and ballet teacher are not so accepting of Biff the dog's ambitions to become a ballet dancer, but in the end the dog saves the day at a performance of the Royal Ballet. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last! When I take it out she screams excitedly and crawls quickly to my lap, and other times she brings it to me. This book also promotes inclusivity due to the variety of ways in which people are represented, such as race and gender.