Penguins proudly take their partners. Then the polka they present
Bears, camels. monkeys, penguins, elephants and a joyous collection of animals cavort the night away in an amazing dance in an exceptional new picture book by Nina Rycroft.
Then the bears in bright boleros. (Everyone is most impressed.)
Kangaroos are keen on cancan - Such a night they'd never miss
‘Ballroom Bonanza’ was inspired by Nina’s grandfather-in-law who was once the leader of a big band at Blackpool. Five years to create, those who dance with Nina’s characters will find layer after layer of colour, humour, joy, diversity with a little bit of a game to discover an instrument hidden in each scene.
Nina is one of Australia’s bright new talents. Her illustration of quails and penguins is in the exhibition of illustrations from ‘Ballroom Bonanza’ at The Hughenden together with the wonderful works of Sarah Davis, Shan Tan, Wayne Harris, Donna Rawlings and others.
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