Fagbøger for børn og unge: dans, ballet

"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has confidence and no regard for social norms. There are so many things to like all around. No limits or range can hold him down. "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle?This empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm, revealing their true selves. The best book for positively addressing gender stereotypes. Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender, stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things).This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

"I've seen dancing and that's NOT it. It's just... moves. Bad Dad moves."A story inspired by those Dads who remind us that life is better when you dance, even (or especially) when you're bad at it. Dads have a way of doing things that are both endearing and embarrassing to their children. This book captures a bit of that magical combination between a child and their Dad every time he dances. His moves come out wherever there's music-around the house, in an elevator, the grocery store, and especially when there's an audience of other children and parents. But there's one way to fight those bad Dad moves, and it'll end with you both giggling as you make up your own dance moves together.

A little girl, who likes patterns, believes her mismatched "lucky" socks are the reason why fun activities occur at the end of each week. Fun things always seem to happen when Amelia wears her lucky socks and Amelia loves having fun. Mom and Dad always make Amelia wear her matching socks first but as the week goes on and the matching socks become less, Amelia gets to wear her mismatched "lucky" socks. Read more to decide if you believe Amelia's mismatched "lucky" socks are the reason why she has so much fun in this beat thumping, toe tapping story.

Being different is good! Every child is different and unique - this is what makes them special. If you want to teach your kids to accept themselves and others as they are, then this inspiring children's book will be your best assistant. The little girl in this story looks different from other children, with black hair, black eyes, and speaking Mandarin with her family. Despite feeling out of place, she discovers a new passion in ballet, finding strength and confidence in the form of art. She embraces her heritage, symbolized by an amber bracelet, she learns to love and accept herself. This children's book is about finding the courage to love and accept yourself, no matter how different you may feel from others. It will help your children: ¿ To understand why it's OK to be different¿ To love themselves the way they are¿ To boost self-confidence¿ To accept and celebrate diversity and friendship¿ To express emotions and feelings A social-emotional story about self-love and acceptance: "Great book to read for your little ones and teach them about inclusion, kindness, and the beauty of diversity.""An inspiring story to teach Asian American children about self-love and validation." What you can expect from this book: ¿ Exciting writing style¿ High-quality, beautiful illustrations ¿ Perfect for reading aloud¿ Great for preschool and kindergarten, elementary school This book is ideal for kids ages 4-8 and will inspire and empower girls to embrace their individuality and find strength in their differences. Click "buy now" and share this inspiring story with the special child in your life.

People dance for lots of different reasons! Why do you dance?A kakaokoro bukin mwaieeia aomata! Teraa bukina ngkai ko mwaiee?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Kate loves going to Highland dance class each week and is thrilled when her teacher suggests she compete at the Highland Games for the first time. Kate agrees to practice, but quickly changes her mind when she finds out that dancing at home by herself is not as much fun as dancing with friends in her class. Besides, she figures her dancing is already good enough. Everything will be fine...or will it? A single misstep sets off a hilarious chain of events across the whole Highland Games field in this over-the-top tale. Winner of the Alice Kitts Memorial Award for Excellence in Children's Writing, New Brunswick.

CAN A SPORT KLUTZ REACH HER DREAM AND DANCE?Ellie has just moved to a new town with her mother and brother, and she's eager to make friends. Unfortunately, everyone at school is into sports, sports, sports. Her mother insists that Ellie take up a sport, too, if she ever wants to fit in. But no matter what she tries--volleyball, tennis, even archery--she makes an utter fool of herself. Then a night at the ballet and a new boy at school help Ellie discover her true calling: she's destined to dance! But her mom has other plans. Will Ellie ever find a way to follow her dream?

Banana likes to dance disco. Pineapple likes to dance ballet. When they all dance together, it's a Fruit Jam!E kani mwamwaiee n te tabo n takaakaro Banana. E kani mwamwaiee n te mwaiee ae iai kaina Pineapple. Ngkana a mwaiee ni kabane, e a aranaki bwa te mwaiee ni uaanikai!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Dance around the world with Uncle Ian Aurora and friends! Discover some of the beautiful and unique dances from cultures around the world in this colorful and interactive title perfect for an engaging and high-energy story time. This rhyming story brings beautiful dances such as the samba, the trata, the flamenco, and more to life through bright illustrations. Back matter includes information about the history of the dances and the people and cultures that created them. Dance is a follow-up to Cheer, Stomp, and the award-winning read-aloud, Clap.

"Dancing [had] always made her feel free, like she [could] do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn't think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong"--

Elizabeth's Dream is a delightful story about a little girl who has always dreamt of being a beautiful ballerina and dancing on her toes. She works hard to dance, learn and train to make her dream come true. But along her journey, she sees other little girls who are sad, hurting, and left out. Elizabeth comes to realize that she can give them a dream by including and caring about them. She begins to teach them things and works to make them happy. "No matter what we each deal with on the outside, we can all dance on the inside and hear the music of our heart." The story reaches its impactful conclusion when Elizabeth realizes that making their dreams come true is even better than fulfilling her own; she receives more than she ever dreamed when her dream becomes to give. This beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written tale teaches children the importance of caring about others, with an emphasis placed on making an effort to include those who may be handicapped or different. A beautiful and inspiring story for kids, and kids at heart, Elizabeth's Dream is perfect to read aloud or for children to read to themselves. Also available in Portuguese. Coming soon in Spanish.

"Learn about the music and stories of ballet in the second book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series. Pull on your pointe shoes and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of ballet's most loved music, including Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird. Young readers can discover iconic moments including Swan Lake's Dance of the Cygnets, The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardâee, and Don Quixote's Dance of the Matadors. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the ballet, while the sound button brings the composer's dazzling pieces to life. Every spread features fascinating facts about the ballet, performers, the composer, and the music. Ideal for young children starting music and dance lessons, The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music is guaranteed to delight and inspire."--

A football player and a ballet dancer are inspired to follow their heroes and train for greatness.

In this rainy-day story, a thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions. Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing through puddles and watching a rainbow's colors as they ripple around his feet. But most of all, Benjamin loves thunder. To him, thunder --- piyêsiwak --- sounds like his grandfather's drum. It calls to him, like songs his grandfather plays while his father and other powwow dancers spin and step in time. Benjamin listens to the thunder and imagines himself as a powwow dancer. He spins, taps his feet, lifts his knees. Faster and faster he twirls, filled with the rhythm of piyêsiwak. Children will appreciate this timeless celebration of the joys of nature and family traditions.

(back cover) Edgar Degas Marie dreams of becoming the most famous ballerina in the world, but it is hard to find enough money for lessons. At last she begins modeling for the artist Edgar Degas, well-known for his paintings of dancers and horses and for his fiery temper. When his beautiful sculpture of "The Little Dancer" is finished, Marie's dream comes true. Complete with reproductions of Degas' work, this is another inspirational story from Laurence Anholt's bestselling series, celebrating some of the world's greatest artists and the real children who knew them.

There will be blood.Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in this villain origin story.Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an axe to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl can take center stage. To level the playing field, Laure ventures deep into the depths of the Catacombs and strikes a deal with a pulsating river of blood.The primordial power Laure gains promises influence and adoration, everything she's dreamed of and worked toward. With retribution on her mind, she surpasses her bitter and privileged peers, leaving broken bodies behind her on her climb to stardom.But even as undeniable as she is, Laure is not the only monster around. And her vicious desires make her a perfect target for slaughter. As she descends into madness and the mystifying underworld beneath her, she is faced with the ultimate choice: continue to break herself for scraps of validation or succumb to the darkness that wants her exactly as she is-monstrous heart and all. That is, if the god-killer doesn't catch her first.From debut author Jamison Shea comes I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me, a slow-burn horror that lifts a veil on the institutions that profit on exclusion and the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back.