Anna Pavlova was a ballet dancer who overcame rejection to become one of the greatest dancers of all time. This book tells her inspiring story with stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts. It is part of the bestselling Little People,BIG DREAMS series, which explores the lives of outstanding people and offers inspiring messages to children of all ages.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

Anna Pavlova: A Ballerina's Journey from Russia to the World

Anna Pavlova, a ballet dancer from Russia, fell in love with ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of nine, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet and was rejected. However, she didn't give up and auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company. Despite the challenges she faced, Anna worked hard to become the best ballet dancer she could be. After her training was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own company, which toured the world. Her story teaches us that with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.

This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the star's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed sets.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 202 x 247 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711271104