Once Upon a Dance is a mother-daughter duo who share a passion for dance and storytelling. Teacher Terrel and Ballerina Konora create books that spark imagination and inspire children to move, breathe, and connect. Five series span ages 3-16: - Dance Stories with Props (for age 3+) - Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories (4-9) - Dancing Shapes: Ballet and Body Awareness (6-9) - Ballet Inspiration & Choreography Concepts (8-12) - Ballerina Moments: Insights, Ideas, and Inspiration about Dance (12-16)Once Upon a Dance was named a Top 10 Author of 2022 and 2023 by Outstanding Creator Awards, and they've been honored by over 50 book awards, 2000+ 5-star reviews, and a Kirkus Starred Review. They donate all royalties this decade to charities supporting the arts, animals, environment, or people. Visit DanceStories.com for more info.
"""Fans of movement, creative storytelling, and wholesome characters will appreciate this series as a whole, and this book is an especially delightful addition to the Once Upon a Dance canon."" -Mary Lanni, Librarian Reviewer ""An inspiring book on movement and stepping up to help your friends! Highly Recommended!"" -Chanticleer Book Reviews"