Claris and the Secret Ballet

A Claris Storybook

By Megan Hess

This stunning new storybook about the chicest mouse in Paris is a celebration of dazzling costumes, intricate ballet steps and the joy of dancing!

Claris the mouse loves the ballet! And when she spies a dancer who dreams of being onstage, she's determined to help. But if new pointe shoes and a featherlight tutu don't do the trick, what will? Discover the magic of encouragement in this uplifting picture book for ballet fans!

Compassion is always in fashion in this globally bestselling children’s series with nearly two million books in print! Written and illustrated by beloved fashion illustrator and children’s author Megan Hess, the Claris Storybooks are a range of shorter original rhyming stories starring Claris and her adorable animal friends. Filled with humor, friendship and style, the storybooks are perfect for pre-schoolers and sure to charm the whole family.

Perfect for:

  • Readers aged 3–6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories.
  • Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!
  • Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.
  • Gift-buyers looking for a stunningly beautiful, rhyming picture book.

Discover more special Claris Storybooks:

  • Claris and the Christmas Surprise
  • Claris and the Easter Delight
Not Yet Published
$19.99 RRP
ISBN
9781761217050
Publish date
28 July 2026
Format
Hardback
Page count
32
Weight
340 grams
Dimensions
230 x 230 mm

About the author

Megan Hess is an acclaimed art director and illustrator who works with some of the most prestigious designers and luxury brands around the world, such as Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Her children's books include the beloved Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris and Young Queens series, which have more than a million copies in print and are published in ten languages.

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