Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance book review
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A book about how to enjoy what you like without the fear of being watched. Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance is a perfect book to motivate shy kids who are afraid of others’ opinions. 

Book title: Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance

Author: Birgitta Sif

Illustrator: Birgitta Sif

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Recommended ages: 4-8

Length: 32 pages

Story: Frances Dean loves to dance—but not always. She can’t do it when people are around. How can Frances learn to enjoy her dance without letting other people discourage her? What will help her overcome her fear of being watched by others? 

Illustrations: Beautiful illustrations fill each page with colorful birds and park scenes that are peaceful and soothing. 

Read aloud: Simple words that are easy to understand and read.  

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