Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig [Hardcover]

David Ira Rottenberg (Author), Lesley Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig tells the tale of Gwendolyn and Omar two best friends who have big dreams. Gwendolyn longs to dance ballet, and Omar wants to join the football team. There is just one problem they re both pigs! How will Natasha Levertov, the greatest teacher of dance in ze vorld, help them make their dreams come true? Adorable illustrations and charming text make this story a hit with girls and boys. It is not just for aspiring dancers but shows all children the joy of pursuing what they love. Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig is the first book in the popular Gwendolyn series. The second book is Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This cute story can help inspire both boys and girls to get into dance class, and it gives accolades to the teachers themselves, whose dedication is often overlooked. Wendy Garofoli, editor --From danceruniverse.com

About the Author

David Ira Rottenberg is a writer of fiction, poetry and business books. His articles have appeared in national magazines and newspapers. He has also produced educational videos for LightVideo & Television. His second book in the Gwendolyn series, Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood is now available as is his book of poetry about ballet, Soldiers of Beauty.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Crest Books; First edition (October 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910291039
• ISBN-13: 978-0910291033
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Ballet

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and Re-readable, November 12, 2008

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L. Ruth "Newsstand Goddess" (Peterborough NH) - See all my reviews
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When I brought GWENDOLYN THE GRACEFUL PIG home, the book caused quite a commotion. We read it aloud as a family and found it completely delightful. The story is clever and the illustrations are charming. My girls got a good laugh on almost every page.Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Fantastic Artwork, Adored by Children, October 30, 2008

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Todd Desantis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig (Hardcover)

This is a great children's book. The story is charming, and the artwork is fantastic. It is very colorful and vibrant.

My friend's niece (age 3) wanted to have the story read to her again and again. She loved to look at the pictures, and found the pigs very cute.

All in all, if you're looking for a great gift for a child (age 3 - 9 or so), then I would highly recommend this book. They will be captivated by the story, and thrilled by the colorful and bright artwork, featuring very cute pigs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, October 28, 2008

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Stephanie Pearlstein - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig (Hardcover)

I read Gwendolyn,the Graceful Pig to my kids. They get a tremendous kick out of the illustrations and the story. On every page there is something funny and the kids are always seeing something new in the artwork they didn't see before. The story stands up to continued retelling. I highly recommend it.