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Name: Josephine Wants to Dance
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Jackie French

📘 Josephine Wants to Dance by Jackie French

Josephine the kangaroo is eager to learn ballet, but her brother Joey scoffs, insisting kangaroos can only jump and should return to the bush. Determined, Josephine follows the troupe that has come to town, determined to present herself on the dance floor and prove that her dreams can be achieved. Through whimsical illustrations, the story encourages young readers to pursue their goals and to challenge societal expectations, using the rural Australian setting as a backdrop for courage and ambition.

First publish date: October 1, 2007

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Jackie French

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