Books Like Dancing Queen
Families who loved Dancing Queen by Kelly Starling Lyons often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Dancing Queen by Kelly Starling Lyons often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about trying something new or feels like they are the only person who lacks a specific talent. In this relatable early chapter book, Jada is excited to help her student council organize a dance fundraiser, but she is secretly terrified of actually dancing. As the big night approaches, Jada deals with physical symptoms of anxiety like a queasy stomach and the fear of looking silly in front of her peers. It is a gentle, empowering story about overcoming performance anxiety and realizing that having fun and supporting a cause is more important than being perfect. Parents will appreciate how it models healthy risk taking and shows that even confident leaders have things they find difficult. It is ideal for children ages 6 to 9 who are navigating school social dynamics and learning to manage their nerves.
