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Explore chapter books books about dance for children.
406 books
Desert Queen
Jyoti Rajan Gopal
For the child who feels most alive when they are moving to their own beat and needs to see that their unique self is a g
Ages 4–8
Shoes #1
Ballet Shoes
Noel Streatfeild
Three sisters trade their quiet lives for the grueling spotlight of stage school, where they must balance family loyalty
Ages 8–12
Brontorina
James Howe
Brontorina wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but it is hard to master the art of dance when you are a massive
Ages 4–8
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Ballerina Dreams
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The Dancing Granny
Ashley Bryan
Spider Ananse thinks he can outsmart Granny by getting her to dance so he can raid her garden, but her unstoppable rhyth
Ages 4–8
Maybe Next Year
Amy Hest
Kate dreams of being a ballerina on the Upper West Side, but her commitment is tested when her passion for dance begins
Ages 9–12
Usborne Musical Books
Swan Lake
Lesley Sims
For the young reader who loves magic and dance, this gentle retelling helps children navigate themes of enchantments, pr
Ages 5–7
Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Young Dancer's Guide to Life
Suki Schorer
For the aspiring dancer who wants to carry the grace of the stage into every part of their life through discipline, pois
Ages 8–14
Ballerina Dreams #3
Rose's Big Decision
Ann Bryant
Rose expects to hate her birthday ballet lessons, but once she starts enjoying the dance, she realizes she must choose b
Ages 7–9
If I Were...
If I Were a Ballerina
Thomas Kingsley Troupe
For the child who can't stop twirling in the living room, this interactive guide invites them to step into the slippers
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Is Maria Tallchief?
Catherine Gourley
For the child who feels like they are caught between two worlds or is striving to master a difficult craft through grit
Ages 8–12
Boys Dancing: From School Gym to Theater Stage
George Ancona
For boys who love to move but might feel hesitant about dance, this photo-filled journey shows how athleticism and art c
Ages 6–10
Bea #2
Bea in the Nutcracker
Rachel Isadora
Tiny dancers in a toddler ballet class get ready for their very first big performance of The Nutcracker.
Ages 2–5
Marie in Fourth Position The Story of Degas's "The Little Dancer"
Amy Littlesugar
Step into the studio of Edgar Degas, where a young model named Marie is captured in a pose that will eventually make her
Ages 5–9
Magic Dancing #1
Dancing Magic
Elizabeth Lindsay
For the child who loves to twirl and dreams of hidden worlds, this story follows a young girl who discovers that a speci
Ages 7–9
First Ballet
Deanna Caswell
For the child who is nervous or excited about starting their first dance class, this gentle story follows a group of you
Ages 3–6
Billy Elliot
Melvin Burgess
For the teenager grappling with who they are versus who their community expects them to be, this story captures the grit
Ages 12–17
Ballerina Dreams #6
Dancing For Ever
Ann Bryant
For the young performer navigating the stress of big auditions while trying to stay true to herself and her friends.
Ages 7–10
Cowboys at the Ballet The Story of Choreographer Agnes de Mille
Claire Wrenn Bobrow
For the child who feels their unique ideas don't fit the mold, this story of a trailblazing choreographer celebrates fin
Ages 4–8
Belinda #1
Belinda the Ballerina
Amy Young
Told her feet are too big for the ballet, Belinda takes a job at a restaurant where her irrepressible dancing eventually
Ages 4–8
Frances Dean who Loved to Dance and Dance
Birgitta Sif
For the child who dances with joy in private but freezes when anyone watches, this story gently explores finding the cou
Ages 4–8
Stompin' at the Savoy
Bebe Moore Campbell
Mindy is terrified of her jazz recital until a magical drum transports her to the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem to find her c
Ages 5–9
Magic Charm Books #2
The Silver Slippers
Elizabeth Koda-Callan
For the child who feels discouraged by a lack of natural talent or physical coordination. A gentle reminder that perseve
Ages 4–8
Tallulah #1
Tallulah's Tutu
Marilyn Singer
Tallulah is ready for her beautiful ballet tutu right now, but she has to learn that the best performances come after a
Ages 4–8
Shanna's First Readers #4
Shanna's Ballerina Show
Jean Marzollo
For the child who loves to put on living room performances and turn every outfit into a costume. This rhyming story cele
Ages 3–7
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