{"product_id":"ballewiena-9781772781373","title":"Ballewiena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to \"sit\" and \"stay\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDotty the dachshund knows she was born to dance ballet. When told to sit, she does a \u003ci\u003eplié\u003c\/i\u003e. Asked to stay, she does an \u003ci\u003eassemblé\u003c\/i\u003e. Fed up with Dotty's lack of discipline, Mrs. Austere sends her to the Canine School of Obedience, but Dotty just can't seem to learn. Heartbroken, the little dog flees to the park--where an unexpected new friend is waiting. Could he know the secret to helping Dotty dance out her dreams with her own kind of discipline?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBallewiena\u003c\/i\u003e, author-illustrator Rebecca Bender, creator of the award-winning Giraffe and Bird books, introduces a new volume of animal hi-jinks. Tucked into the witty language and amusing antics is a story about growth mindset and a perceptive note of encouragement for anyone who was made for activity in a world that expects stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBender, Rebecca:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAuthor\/Illustrator \u003cb\u003eRebecca Bender\u003c\/b\u003e is best known for her award-winning Giraffe and Bird books. Her illustrations also grace the chapter books \u003ci\u003eSlug Days\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePenguin Days\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDuck Days\u003c\/i\u003e. Rebecca's awards and honors include the OLA Blue Spruce Award, a Cooperative Children's Book Center best-of-the-year choice, and a Toronto Public Library best-of-the-year selection. Rebecca graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design at the top of her class, earning the Medal for Illustration. She lives in Burlington, Ontario, with her husband and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pajama Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660126294290,"sku":"9781772781373","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f5c46759-dadd-4aa9-a9e3-696649706f63.jpg?v=1733470587","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ballewiena-9781772781373","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}