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Judy Watson's new picture book

September 17, 2019

Congrats to Judy Watson for her wonderful illustrations for

Leonard Doesn’t Dance

Written by Frances Watts

Published by ABC Books (Harper Collins), in hardback

For ages 3+

All the birds are excited about the Big Beaky Bird Ball. The puffins are prancing, the rosellas are rocking, and you should see the flamingo go-go-go! Everyone is jumping and jiving, but not Leonard … until an unexpected encounter changes everything.

A picture book about friendship, courage and finding your groove.

Looks - and sounds - fab! Congrats again Judy!

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