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A simple little story about a baby kangaroo trying to find his jump as well as introducing us to some fun things to do along the way.
Movement inspiration arrives in Dance-It-Out’s charming series debut, created by an award-winning dance teacher and her ballerina daughter.
Meet Joey Kangaroo. Joey never learned how to jump, and he desperately wants to find the secret. Ballerina Konora helps readers express their movement alongside Joey in this interactive story of determination, friendship, and jumping jubilance.
The Dance-It-Out series was created for children ages 4-6 by the author of Dancing Shapes, an Amazon Best Seller.
What Folks Say:
“I LOOOVE it! ... And I love the dance parts. And they were sort of tricky but I did it!”
“…is a really fun book. I love the idea of using a story to inspire kids to move their bodies in different ways, and the character of Joey is endearing. I also like how it can help teach kids to talk about stories and characters in new ways, as it encourages them to react and respond to what’s going on in the pages.”
What an ingenious little story this is. To combine the story of an animal and in the process teach children some basic movement, it creative and fun. Bravo to the author and I hope to see many more. It is a new way to think about incorporating two very different fields of creativity. It's fun and interactive and has interesting characters in it. The illustrations are clear and there is never a doubt on what will happen next.
This is a very simple book of a kangaroo that tries to find his jump. On his quest he meets some animals and does some moves which then gets changed into movement exercises for children. It is simple yet ingenuous. To have such a different and creative way to combine the art of ballet or movement with writing is creative and original. The illustrations and movement explanations are clear and wonderfully done. It is easy to follow the instructions and one never wonders what or how to do them because there are small illustrations for these too. From the onset to the end, each page is filled with colorful drawings and little adventures that happen. It both sweet and innovative.
The book is geared towards young children. It is perfect for those that are not going to formal school yet, so the age range is about 4-7 years old. It is written simply and combines some movement for children to do. I highly recommend this book to every parent that want to get their child involved in movement in a fun and interesting way. It is easy to follow the instructions and dare I say - the parents can try them too. The author hit a sweet spot with this book and it is going to be great to follow the next books in the series. Highly recommended for anyone with young children and those young at heart too.
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Synopsis
Movement inspiration arrives in Dance-It-Out’s charming series debut, created by an award-winning dance teacher and her ballerina daughter.
Meet Joey Kangaroo. Joey never learned how to jump, and he desperately wants to find the secret. Ballerina Konora helps readers express their movement alongside Joey in this interactive story of determination, friendship, and jumping jubilance.
The Dance-It-Out series was created for children ages 4-6 by the author of Dancing Shapes, an Amazon Best Seller.
What Folks Say:
“I LOOOVE it! ... And I love the dance parts. And they were sort of tricky but I did it!”
“…is a really fun book. I love the idea of using a story to inspire kids to move their bodies in different ways, and the character of Joey is endearing. I also like how it can help teach kids to talk about stories and characters in new ways, as it encourages them to react and respond to what’s going on in the pages.”
About the author
—> 28 books to spark imagination and inspire children to MOVE, breathe, and connect —> Created by a mom-daughter team passionate about books and dance, who donate royalties —> Visit DanceStories.com for details/local sellers. Also available via your local bookstore, library, Amazon, or Bookshop.org. view profile
Published on February 19, 2021
2000 words
Worked with a Reedsy professional 🏆
Genre: Picture Books
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