Ellie’s Dancing Shoes, by Scott Sollers

Ellie’s Dancing Shoes Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Scott Sollers and The Children’s Book Review.

Leap into a world of self-discovery as we waltz through the virtual book tour for Ellie’s Dancing Shoes by Scott Sollers!

Ellie dreams of becoming a ballerina, but her self-doubt causes her to stumble and falter with her moves. Her confidence soars when she receives her grandmother’s magical dancing shoes, transforming her practice into graceful artistry. However, on the crucial day of her audition, the precious shoes vanish! Ellie must either find them or discover the courage to perform without them, ultimately realizing that the true magic has been within her all along. This beautifully illustrated story by Bryan Janky inspires children to believe in their own inner strength.

Children often struggle with self-doubt and confidence; Ellie’s Dancing Shoes delivers a powerful message about finding the magic within yourself.

Readers who join us on this tour can sashay into the giveaway below for a chance to win a hardcover copy of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes. Don’t miss your chance to twirl away with this magical story!

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About the Book

Publisher’s Book Summary: There is nothing Ellie wants more than to become a ballerina.

Every day she practices her stretches, leaps, twirls, and jumps. But Ellie doesn’t believe in herself. Her self-doubt gets in the way, and when she stretches, she slips. When she bends, she falls over. When she leaps, she slides. When she twirls or jumps, she gets all twisted and slumped over.

Until one day, her parents gave Ellie her grandmother’s magical dancing shoes. Soon, there are only graceful jumps, beautiful leaps, and dizzying twirls.

When the day of Ellie’s audition to become a ballerina arrives, her magic dancing shoes are lost. Will Ellie find them in time before her audition, or must she perform without them?

A beautifully illustrated story that shows children that their magic can be found within.

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About the Author

Scott Sollers worked as an investment banker in the municipal securities industry for decades. He created Ellie’s Dancing Shoes and other nighttime stories for his daughter Stephanie when she was a youngster. Originally, he handwrote and illustrated these stories and finally had the inspiration to get them published. Scott is an avid golfer and the president of First Tee for the San Francisco region, a not-for-profit organization that teaches core values through golf to children. He currently resides in San Mateo, California, with his cat Charlie.

For more information, visit scottsollersauthor.com.

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