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!
Ellie’s Dancing Shoes Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Books with Courtney Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Bored Military Wife Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Friday, May 16 2025 One More Exclamation Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Lisa’s Reading Book Spotlight on Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Thursday, May 22, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Scott Sollers |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 Me Two Books Author Interview with Scott Sollers |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Instagram Post about Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
| Monday, June 2nd, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Ellie’s Dancing Shoes |
Ellie’s Dancing Shoes Book Giveaway
Ellie’s Dancing Shoes: Book GiveawayAbout 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.
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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.
Thanks for following along with us on Scott Soller’s Ellie’s Dancing Shoes awareness tour!
27 Comments
This sounds like a cute, fun read!
Lovely book!
Lovely book, thank you!
I would join the local theater and try out for their plays.
My granddaughter would love to read this book.😊
cute
A fun and entertaining book.
I would have the confidence to travel and maybe live in another country.
This book is beautifully illustrated.
If I had magical shoes to give me confidence to try something new, I’d try to ice skate.
This seems like a really cute book.
An interesting book.
This sounds like a cute story.
I love reading books about characters who love to dance!
A very entertaining story.
This sounds like a wonderful read, love the cover!
Do you have any advice for new writers?
A good book.
I’m so excited! Looks like fun!
Sounds like a good, fun read.
Can we order it from this blog?
Would like to read this book with my grandson.
With my newfound courage, I’d like to travel to exotic places.
Sounds like a delightful story.
Sounds like a good story.
Do you think my 3rd grader would like this?
A cool story.