The Grumpy Goat: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)

Aspen & Sycamore Saps live on Maple Street with Mama and Mee. The family enjoys the blackberry bushes growing in the yard until the plants spread out of control. The kids want to get some animals to help, but first they’ll need to convince Mama and Mee. Will their new animal friends help? Or will things get a little crazy? Move along with the quirky collection of animals, firefighters, and more, joined by a professional ballerina. This interactive story will get kids off the couch, exploring movement and dance fundamentals. The Grumpy Goat is ideal for children 4-7. It features Aspen (no pronouns), Sycamore (she), Mama (she), Mee (she), firefighters, a goat, a pig, and a llama. Major themes include problem-solving, the value of family, and kindness to animals . Dance-It-Out!s are above level (language-wise) as they’re intended to be initially enjoyed with a caregiver or teacher. (~700+Lexile) Ballerina Konora joins the pages with photos and suggestions for movement exploration. Three books in one: readers can enjoy the story, act out the tale in their own way, or try Konora’s suggested activities, designed by an award-winning ballet teacher to develop body awareness and movement knowledge. Concepts and Movement in this Story: • Core Strength • Arabesque (from knees) • Hands and Feet Locomotion • Balance • Weight Shift • Climbing • Quality of Movement (Slow/Fast etc.) • Pliés and Jumps • Body Part Isolation (Fingers, Thumb, Elbows, Feet, Shoulders, Chin, Tongue, etc.) • Levels • Fine Motor Skills • Coordinated Movement with Voice • Spinning • March (Skip) • Breath In/Out • Falling • Shapes • Counted Movements • Focus • Spinning Jump • Donkey Kick This movement journey is ideal for dance, creative movement, physical education, homeschool, kindergarten, first-grade, or second-grade activities. The Dance-It-Out! series features diverse characters. Books make a great gift for boys or girls interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and moving. Once Upon a Dance Brought to you by a mother-daughter pair donating all profits to charity. Ballerina Konora is living her dreams as a Ballet Company Artist. 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 for her work with young dancers. She’s breathed dance from every angle and has worked in education and child development, and with various non-profits supporting kids and families. Once Upon a Dance has received the following endorsements/awards: • Kirkus Reviews Starred Review • PenCraft Award First Place Winner • Mom’s Choice Gold Award Recipient • Family Choice Award • Firebird Book Award First Place • Royal Dragonfly Book Award First Place • B.R.A.G. Medallion Award • International Impact Book Award Winner • Maincrest Media Award Winner • Golden Boar Cover of the Year • Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Book Juvenile Fiction • Outstanding Creator Awards Winner (Best Children’s Book, Winter 2022) • Readers Favorite Certified Great Read • Love Reading 4 Kids Indie Books We Love • Literary Titan 5-Star Book Award • Indie’s Today 5-Star Recommended • Wishing Shelf 5-Star Emblem