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212 books about dance

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The Day We Didn't Go Back to School

Jana Billman

For the child who loves to move and groove, this story celebrates finding your own rhythm and the joy of creative expres

Ages 4–8

American Girl: Girl of the Year

Marisol

Gary Soto

For the child struggling to adapt to a new home, this story explores how to carry your passions and cultural identity wi

Ages 8–12

Miss Tutu's Star

Lesléa Newman

For the child who loves to move and dance, this story offers encouragement for the long journey from first steps to the

Ages 4–8

Shiva's Fire

Suzanne Fisher Staples

For the young artist beginning to realize that pursuing a passion might mean leaving the comforts of home and the famili

Ages 10–14

Martha Graham, A Dancer's Life

Russell Freedman

For the young artist who feels restricted by tradition and needs to see how one woman's bold vision transformed the worl

For the child who uses their creative passion to stay grounded when the world feels unpredictable and scary.

Ages 9–13

Bird With the Heart of a Mountain

Barbara Mariconda

For the teenager grappling with a sense of 'otherness' and family secrets, this story follows a girl finding her voice t

Ages 12–18

The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers #2

The Story of Audrey Hepburn

Natasha Wing

For the child who loves the spotlight but also has a heart for helping others, this biography shows how a young girl sur

For the child adjusting to a sudden life change who needs to find where they belong and discover their own unique voice

Ages 8–12

R. Caldecott's Picture Books #15

Come Lasses and Lads

Randolph Caldecott

For the child who loves to move and sing along to stories, this Victorian classic captures the bouncy excitement of a co

For the child feeling the pressure to be the best, this story explores the thin line between healthy competition and los

Ages 8–12

Jake Maddox Graphic Novels

Hula Heritage

Jake Maddox

For the child feeling pulled between two worlds, whether it is a modern hobby or a deep-rooted cultural tradition.

Ages 8–12

Sports Illustrated Kids Goodnight Sports

Goodnight Dance

Christianne Jones

For the toddler who still has the wiggles at bedtime. This rhythmic board book uses gentle movement and dancing animals

Ages 0–3

The Berenstain Bears

The Nutcracker

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For the child enchanted by the magic of the theater, this holiday classic uses a familiar family of bears to introduce t

Ages 4–8

School for Stars #4

Summer Holiday Mystery

Holly Willoughby, Kelly Willoughby

For the young performer or mystery lover who dreams of summer adventures and thrives on the bond between sisters and fri

Ages 8–12

The Baby-Sitters Club #61

Jessi and the Awful Secret

Ann M. Martin

For the child who senses a peer is in trouble and needs guidance on when to speak up. A gentle but serious look at intui

For the teen navigating friendship drama while chasing big dreams, this story explores staying true to yourself when fam

Ages 8–12

Shake Dem Halloween Bones

W. Nikola-Lisa

For the child who loves to move and groove. This rhythmic, high-energy story transforms classic fairy tale characters in

Ages 4–8

Beyond the Dance: A Ballerina's Life

Chan Hon Goh

For the child who needs to see how grit and passion can turn big dreams into reality while navigating major life changes

Ages 8–12

Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job

Stephen R. Swinburne

For the curious toddler wondering what they'll be when they grow up. This playful guessing game uses footwear to introdu

Ages 2–5

The Poetry Friday Anthology

Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving

Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell

For the active child who needs to wiggle, stretch, and process the world around them through movement and mindful reflec

Ages 4–12

Jake Maddox Graphic Novels

Dance Duo

Jake Maddox

For the young athlete learning that winning requires more than just individual skill, this story explores the challenge

Ages 8–12

A Young Man's Dance

Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton

For the child struggling with a grandparent's memory loss. This story helps children find new ways to connect when a lov

Ages 5–9

Max

Rachel Isadora

For the child who feels pressured to choose just one interest. Max discovers that his sister's ballet class is the secre

Ages 4–8

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