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34 Books For Little Dancers

34 Books For Little Dancers

You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon.

The Adventures of Qai Qai
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A little girl gets the confidence to do anything thanks to encouragement from her best friend and doll Qai Qai.

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When Langston Dances
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Langston is a basketball player who fell in love with ballet after attending an Alvin Ailey performance with his mom. He adored dance so much, he leaped and twirled everywhere. When a bully said, "boys don't dance like that," Langston looked visibly hurt, but confidently replied "I've seen them." A beautiful reminder to not lose sight of your dreams.

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I Got the Rhythm
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A little girl strolls through the city with her mom. She notices the rhythm all around her and feels it with her entire body. First she thinks about it, then feels it, sees it, and smells it. You'll see rhythm in her hands, hips, knees and more. A beautiful book about being surrounded by music and having music living inside of you.

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Ready to Fly
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Watch a little girl who fell in love with dance after discovering them on TV. She made her own ballet slippers and a tutu out of her mom's scarves. When a bookmobile arrives she collects as many ballet books as she cans. She ultimately becomes a famous self-taught dancer. You'll watch the rollercoaster ride of her journey to opening her own dance school. She's known as the bookmobile ballerina and credits her parents' encouragement for getting her there.

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Boys Dance!
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This rhyming book features a class full of boys in their ballet class. Readers will also learn dance terms like pirouette, jeté, and plié.

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Finding My Dance
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Professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud shares her story.

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The Electric Slide and Kai
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Kai's family gets ready for Aunt Nina's wedding. Kai is worried because Granddad gives everyone a nickname based on their dance moves. So Kai's brother, sister and even dad try to teach Kai new moves.

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