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Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance
written and illustrated by Birgitta Sif
Ages: 6+
Published: 2014
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-0-7636-7306-2
Keywords: Dance, Friendship, Self-esteem
Will shy Frances Dean learn to share her talent with others? Perhaps a new friend can help. Digitally penciled and colored illustrations.