Blog Tour and Giveaway: Ellie's Dancing Shoes

Confidence is essential in all areas of life, but it can be challenging to instill this confidence in children, especially when they are participating in sports, dance, or other competitive activities. Once self-doubt takes hold, it becomes difficult for kids to find the courage to believe in themselves. I greatly appreciate picture books that encourage children to dream big and have faith in their abilities. Today, I want to share a picture book titled Ellie's Dancing Shoes by Scott Sollers, which explores many of these important themes.

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

Ellie's Dancing Shoes 

Written by Scott Sollers

Illustrated by Bryan Janky

Ages: 4-8 | 38 Pages

Publisher: Mascot Books (2025) | ISBN: 979-8891383418

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.

 

You can purchase your own copy of Ellie's Dancing Shoes at Bookshop, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. Also, you can learn more about Scott Sollers by visiting his website and connecting with him on Facebook and Instagram.

 

The Giveaway:

 

I've partnered with Expound Publicity to host a fantastic giveaway to celebrate the publication of Ellie's Dancing Shoes. One lucky winner will receive a hardcover copy of Ellie's Dancing Shoes. Good luck!

  Ellie's Dancing Shoes: Book Giveaway