Books have a habit of appearing in our lives at the right moments, and have the ability to turn your world upside-down (usually for the good). Books are one of the most important leisure activities, in my opinion, for a young child, and they can be stories that you will remember for the rest of your life, and they really do play a part in your decision-making as you evolve into the person you are today and in the future. Children's books convey important messages and values that kids do actually remember and use as they grow up.

Do you still remember that book that changed your life forever?
Do you still remember your first storybook?
Do you still remember that book your parents would read to you at night?

I do. It was called I Dreamed I Was A Ballerina by the extraordinary dancer, Anna Pavlova.

This book became my favourite book, and has always been at the back of my mind whenever I dance. Even though I don't see myself being the next Anna Pavlova, reading about her memories in this storybook all those years ago, made me appreciate dance on a different level than most, from the beginning. The pictures of the dancers in this story pushed me to aim for pointe...and that inspiration helped me succeed and get my first pair of pointe shoes. This book gave me the motivation to continue to dance for a long time (I've been dancing for 10 years and counting!).