Recommended Ages: 3–6
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Step into a world of magic, movement, and imagination in A Tail of Twirls: Kittina and the Starlight Ballerina, the enchanting debut of the Kittina Ballerina’s Dance-Along Adventures series. From the award-winning creators at Once Upon A Dance, this delightful tale invites little readers to leap, twirl, and dream alongside a curious cat named Kit who stumbles upon a magical mirror in an abandoned dance studio.
With gentle pacing, age-appropriate language, and rich, captivating illustrations by Stella Maris Mongodi, this story captivates young children while connecting them to familiar actions, emotions, and events in their everyday lives. Large, expressive artwork brings each scene to life—making it easy for young readers to follow along, whether cuddled on a lap, snuggled beside you on the couch, or dancing right along with the story’s cues.
As Kit embarks on her twirling adventure, Ballerina Konora appears to inspire both Kit and your child to get up and move, transforming storytime into an interactive experience full of joy and connection. It’s a beautiful way to spark conversations about feelings, friendships, and dreams—all while encouraging physical movement and imaginative play.
A Tailof Twirls is more than a story—it’s a shared experience, a celebration of creativity, and a gentle invitation to dance into a world of wonder.
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About the authors
Once Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection, and imagination through stories.
Their catalog of interactive dance books highlights positive messages and role models throughout four main series:
Dance-It-Out! stories combine whimsical tales with movement and subtle life lessons (spans ages 4-9)
Dancing Shapes peeks at a professional ballerina's journey, teaches ballet, and explores detail and form (spans ages 6-11)
Ballet Inspiration and Choreography Concepts deep dives into technique, tips, and insight for aspiring dancers (ages 8-12)
Prop-Based Dance Stories for Classroom and Anytime Fun debuts in 2023 to encourage scarf and parachute play.
Once Upon a Dance was named a top 10 author of 2022 by Outstanding Creator Awards, and they’ve been honored by over 40 book awards, 1000+ 5-star reviews, and a Kirkus Star. They donate all royalties to charities supporting the arts, animals, environment, or people. Visit DanceStories.com for more info.
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