Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)
$8.89
Description
Book Synopsis: Unicorns and Horses and Snakes, oh my! Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn is a Mom's Choice Gold Award and Family Choice Award Recipient (2022). Interactive movement wrapped up in a charming story of sibling angst, anger management, compassion, and triumph. Fed up with her annoying sister, Naomi storms out of the castle, only to discover a unicorn in need of help. With a sense of purpose, she quickly forgets her anger.
Ballerina Konora joins each page with movement suggestions. Kids can act out the story and practice dance fundamentals. "Cheerful and heartwarming, this movement adventure will inspire creative expression through imagination.—Mary Lanni, Librarian/Reviewer
Movement, technique, and dance concepts in this story include:
- chassé forward
- chassé sideways
- leaps (grand jetés)
- rond de jambe
- leg lifts
- cobra (back stretch)
- twisting
- muscle activation – on/off muscles
- moving with emotion
- concept of open/closed
- concept of powerful movement
- concept of low/medium/high
Major themes include sibling friendship, managing emotions, empathy, forgiveness, and helping. The books can be used as a supplement for dance or theater studio classes or camps. Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn would pair well with themes such as dance, unicorns, princess tales, horses, mythical animals, flowers, and castles.
The Dance-It-Out! movement journeys are ideal for dance, pre-ballet, creative movement, preschool, daycare, early learning, physical education, homeschool, kindergarten, or first-grade activities. The full collection features male, female, and ungendered diverse characters. Books make a great gift for kids interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and moving.
With kind characters, subtle life lessons, and a positive role model in Ballerina Konora, teachers love the kid-approved, ready-made, easy additions to curriculum and lesson planning. Children at home adore the stories that "young readers will return to again and again" (—Reedsy).
About the Author
Once Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection, and imagination through stories. The books are lovingly crafted by a mother-daughter pair. Ballerina Konora is living her dreams as a professional ballerina. Her mother, Teacher Terrel, taught creative movement and ballet for decades and was recognized by her local City Council for embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community for her work with young dancers. Terrel's breathed dance from every angle and has worked in education and with various non-profits supporting kids and families. Visit www.OnceUponADance.com for information about their books (25 titles spanning ages 3-12), charity partners, teacher resources, kids' bonus activities, and awards such as:
- Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
- Outstanding Creator Awards Top 10 Author of 2022
- PenCraft Award First Place Winner
- Firebird Book Award First Place
- Royal Dragonfly Book Award First Place
- Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Book Juvenile Fiction
- Outstanding Creator Awards Winner - Best Children's Book
Details
Are you ready for a magical adventure filled with dancing unicorns and heartwarming lessons? Introducing Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers. This captivating book, recognized with the prestigious Mom's Choice Gold Award and Family Choice Award, combines interactive movement with a charming story of sibling angst, anger management, compassion, and triumph. Let your child's creativity soar as they join Princess Naomi on her quest to help a unicorn in need.
With Ballerina Konora guiding each page with movement suggestions, this book is not just a story, but a chance for kids to bring the characters to life and practice dance fundamentals. From chassé forward to leaps (grand jetés) and leg lifts, your child will develop a strong foundation in movement, technique, and dance concepts. They'll also explore the idea of moving with emotions, understanding open/closed movements, and discovering the power of their own body.
Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn is not just a book, it's an opportunity for learning and growth. Themes of sibling friendship, managing emotions, empathy, forgiveness, and helping others are beautifully weaved into the story. Whether your child is interested in dance, unicorns, princess tales, or mythical animals, this book is a perfect addition to their collection. Dance and theater studios, camps, and educational settings will find this book a valuable resource to supplement their classes and activities.
Looking for a unique gift for a child who loves movement and self-expression? Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn is the answer. This book caters to kids interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga. It's also ideal for reluctant readers who prefer hands-on activities. With kind and relatable characters, subtle life lessons, and a positive role model in Ballerina Konora, this book is a favorite among teachers for its kid-approved content and easy integration into curriculum and lesson planning.
Ready to embark on a dance-filled adventure? Get your copy of Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn today and watch as your child's imagination takes flight. Click here to order now!
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