After a wild encounter with a wolf, Peter and his friends discover a dazed bunny with no memory. All she knows is that she loves to dance. This whimsical tale weaves movement prompts with themes of friendship, bravery, and the magic of dance.
After a wild encounter with a wolf, Peter and his friends discover a dazed bunny with no memory. All she knows is that she loves to dance. This whimsical tale weaves movement prompts with themes of friendship, bravery, and the magic of dance.
It's time to get up and get movin' with Bellyrina: A Tutu Tale from the Belly of the Beast by Once Upon a Dance! Follow the dancer's movements demonstrated in the purple ovals. Challenge yourself with the "trickier" moves, such as "wolf creep." Try your hand at matching the moves to the story. (Bonus feature) However, before you do all that, let's take a look at the story and discover what or who is causing such a commotion.
Wolves in fairy tales tend to bite off more than they can chew, and the beast in this energetic and exciting story is no different. Luckily, Peter and his friends are there to wrangle and see him safely to the zoo, but this is not the last we've seen of the big bad wolf. Why? Because a pink bunny with selective amnesia says the wolf swallowed not just them but someone else, too, and that mystery animal is still trapped in the wolf's belly. Let the rescue mission begin!
How does the friend group, along with the rabbit, plan to retrieve the imprisoned animal? Ah, that adorable plan will remain a secret. To find out the answer, you must get the book. I highly recommend you do. Bellyrina: A Tutu Tale from the Belly of the Beast features page after page of cuteness from the silly artwork to the amusing text.
The heart on the bunny's belly was a sweet touch. The rescued animal looked adorable in their tutu. Milo's (the cat's) facial expression and sarcastic tone when meeting the bunny for the first time were quite humorous. The dance party scene will tickle some ribs. Plus, let's not forget that every page encourages readers to get up and move with visual prompts.
There is so much to love about this book, from its amusing storyline to its interactive movement prompts. I encourage you to share it with your family or students, as it not only entertains but also promotes physical activity.
Amazon recommends a reading age of 4-8 years.