--- product_id: 50920718 title: "Ballet Shoes (BBC Children's Classics)" price: "SAR 91" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/50920718-ballet-shoes-bbc-childrens-classics store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 4.6/5 stars from 2,068 reviews 2 CDs, 2 hrs immersive audio Classic children’s literature staple Ballet Shoes (BBC Children's Classics) **Price:** SAR 91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Step into a timeless tale where ambition pirouettes with heart! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ballet Shoes (BBC Children's Classics) - **How much does it cost?** SAR 91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/50920718-ballet-shoes-bbc-childrens-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Appeal:** Join over 2,000 readers who rated this audiobook 4.6 stars, making it a must-have for your collection. - • **Timeless Storytelling:** Dive into a beloved classic that has enchanted generations with its heartwarming tale of the Fossil sisters. - • **Perfect Nostalgic Escape:** Relive childhood memories or discover a new favorite—ideal for unwinding after a busy day or sharing with the next generation. - • **Immersive Audio Experience:** Enjoy 2 hours of captivating narration across 2 high-quality CDs, perfect for commutes or cozy evenings. - • **Cultivates Creativity & Ambition:** Follow the sisters’ journey at the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training, inspiring young dreamers and professionals alike. ## Overview Ballet Shoes (BBC Children's Classics) is a cherished audiobook featuring 2 hours of engaging narration on 2 CDs. It tells the story of the Fossil sisters—Pauline, Petrova, and Posy—who pursue their dreams at a prestigious dance academy. With a 4.6-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, this classic children’s story blends humor, warmth, and inspiration, making it a perfect addition for anyone seeking literary comfort and creative motivation. ## Description When Sylvia and her old nurse Nana agree to keep house for Gum, they know they will be looking after his fossil collection while his away on his travels. But imagine their surprise when one day he brings them something else - three baby girls whose names all being with 'P'! Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are not really sisters - even their surname is invented. The girls decide to 'put our name in the history books because it's our very own', and enrol at the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training. Each Fossil uses her individual talents to achieve their joint aim in this captivating story, now a modern children's classic. 2 CDs. 2 hrs. Review: Literary comfort-food - A lovely, lovely book. Funny, sad, informative - it's got the lot. And a mildly happy ending - one gets the feeling that the end is only the beginning. In fact the Fossil sister make an appearance in a later book of Noel Streatfeild's. I don't know how the training the girls received would stand up to today's stage schools - Pop Idol and X Factor it ain't, but it's a perennial favourite and I won't lend my battered copy to anybody, Now it's on my Kindle so I've got it for good. I read this book when I was 7, and again at 15, and 25, and 30 - and now that I'm 54 (+VAT) I'm reading it again. It's the kind of book you want to curl up with on a wet afternoon, or after a lousy day at work when everything has gone wrong. Pure escapism, and great fun. If you enjoyed it, try White Boots and Wintle's Wonders. Every bit as good. Review: Ballet Shoes - I originally read this story when I was around eight and it's one of those childhood books that I have been meaning to get hold of again and add to my library and I am so glad that I did. They recently did a television adaption of the book which although brilliant just doesn't compare to the book. A timeless story that I have once again really enjoyed reading. The story is about the three Fossil sisters Pauline, Petrova and Posy and how they became to be sisters as they were adopted by their Great Uncle Matthew on his travels otherwise know as GUM. The name Fossil is one they picked themselves and they vow to get into the history books as the name is their very own and no one can say it's because of their ancestors. A really really charming and lovely book that took me back to reading under the duvet with my torch when I was meant to be asleep! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 409,082 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 211 in Classics for Children 427 in Children's Music, Plays & Stories | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,068 Reviews | ## Images ![Ballet Shoes (BBC Children's Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812u8O3RRyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Literary comfort-food *by J***O on 15 October 2011* A lovely, lovely book. Funny, sad, informative - it's got the lot. And a mildly happy ending - one gets the feeling that the end is only the beginning. In fact the Fossil sister make an appearance in a later book of Noel Streatfeild's. I don't know how the training the girls received would stand up to today's stage schools - Pop Idol and X Factor it ain't, but it's a perennial favourite and I won't lend my battered copy to anybody, Now it's on my Kindle so I've got it for good. I read this book when I was 7, and again at 15, and 25, and 30 - and now that I'm 54 (+VAT) I'm reading it again. It's the kind of book you want to curl up with on a wet afternoon, or after a lousy day at work when everything has gone wrong. Pure escapism, and great fun. If you enjoyed it, try White Boots and Wintle's Wonders. Every bit as good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ballet Shoes *by M***O on 16 September 2011* I originally read this story when I was around eight and it's one of those childhood books that I have been meaning to get hold of again and add to my library and I am so glad that I did. They recently did a television adaption of the book which although brilliant just doesn't compare to the book. A timeless story that I have once again really enjoyed reading. The story is about the three Fossil sisters Pauline, Petrova and Posy and how they became to be sisters as they were adopted by their Great Uncle Matthew on his travels otherwise know as GUM. The name Fossil is one they picked themselves and they vow to get into the history books as the name is their very own and no one can say it's because of their ancestors. A really really charming and lovely book that took me back to reading under the duvet with my torch when I was meant to be asleep! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ballet *by G***L on 2 April 2015* I recently read this to my twin ten year old daughters as the book was given to me as a child by my great aunt in the 1970's and I regret to say, I never read it. We all loved it. The language used, currency and education received by the 3 sisters needed some explanation to my daughters but they hung on every description of this bygone era. It seemed a less complicated time where children were closer to nature, camping and picnics were so much more fun and delicious and the moods and emotions of the 3 very unique sisters, still easy to relate to. We learned about Shakespeare plays and are now reading a children's version of A Mid Summer Night's Dream. My girls enjoyed the movie but the book far more so. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/50920718-ballet-shoes-bbc-childrens-classics](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/50920718-ballet-shoes-bbc-childrens-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*