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Dance Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
876 books about dance
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3–5
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9–12
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Ballet of the Elephants
Leda Schubert
For the child who loves the magic of the stage and wonder of the circus. Explore the true story of how unlikely artists
Ages 6–10
Young Dancer's Apprenticeship: On Tour with the Moscow City Ballet, A
Olympia Dowd
A fourteen-year-old dancer shares the first-hand thrills and grueling challenges of traveling and performing with the pr
Ages 9–14
How Do You Dance?
Thyra Heder
Stomp, jiggle, or go completely nuts whether you are at the bus stop or the market, because the best way to move is exac
Ages 4–8
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Salsa Lullaby
Jen Arena
For the family that loves to move and groove together before winding down for a peaceful night of rest.
Ages 0–4
The Poetry Friday Anthology
Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving
Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell
Get up and stretch with 100 poems that turn physical movement into a way to process the pandemic and social justice.
Ages 4–12
Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job
Stephen R. Swinburne
For the curious toddler wondering what they'll be when they grow up. This playful guessing game uses footwear to introdu
Ages 2–5
Shall We Dance?
Robin Page
For the curious child who loves to wiggle and jump, this book explores the fascinating ways animals move and 'dance' to
Ages 4–8
Milli, Jack, and the Dancing Cat
Stephen Michael King
For the quiet child who hides their vibrant talents. This whimsical tale encourages children to find the courage to expr
Ages 4–8
Nigel and the Moon
Antwan Eady
For the child who holds big dreams in their heart but feels hesitant to speak them aloud, this story offers a gentle mir
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club #115
Jessi's Big Break
Ann M. Martin
Jessi earns a dream spot in a New York City dance program, but joining full-time means leaving her life in Stoneybrook b
Ages 8–12
Jamaica #5
Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring
Juanita Havill
For the child learning to navigate sibling changes and the disappointment of missed opportunities when plans take an une
Ages 4–8
Capoeira
George Ancona
Vibrant photos capture the energy of Capoeira, a unique blend of martial arts and dance born from African slave culture
Ages 7–11
The Alley Cat's Meow
Kathi Appelt
Jazzy cats Red and Ginger swing through the 1940s in this rhyming tale of spectacular dancing and the vibrant, rhythmic
Ages 3–8
The Berenstain Bears and the Nutcracker
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For the child enchanted by holiday magic and the stage, this retelling introduces the wonder of the Nutcracker through a
Ages 4–8
The Jewel Heart
Barbara Helen Berger
For the child who feels helpless when a friend is hurting. This luminous story follows a brave ballerina who journeys to
Ages 4–8
Max
Rachel Isadora
For the child who feels pressured to choose just one interest. Max discovers that his sister's ballet class is the secre
Ages 4–8
Dance Class #9
Dancing in the Rain
Béka
For the young dancer navigating the highs and lows of the studio, from competition for the lead role to the unbreakable
Ages 8–12
Dance Class #11
Dance with Me
Béka
For the young dancer navigating the high stakes of a new school and the delicate balance of making friends while followi
Ages 8–12
Powwow Summer
Marcie R. Rendon
For the child curious about modern Indigenous life, this photo-essay shares the vibrant tradition of the powwow circuit
Ages 8–12
A Young Man's Dance
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
When a boy’s grandmother can no longer remember him, they find a new way to share their love through the movement and jo
Ages 5–9
Charlie the City Chicken Learns to Dance
Helen McKeon
For the child who feels like a fish out of water or needs a boost of courage to try something completely new and express
Ages 3–7
Pinkalicious
Adventures of Pinkalicious
Victoria Kann
A backyard dragon, a secret fairy house, and a cupcake machine mishap fill this five-story collection with pink-tastic m
Ages 4–8
To Dance
Siena Cherson Siegel
Follow a young girl's dedicated path from her first lessons in Puerto Rico to the bright lights and demanding stages of
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #8
Jessi and the Jewel Thieves
Ann M. Martin
For the child stepping onto a bigger stage for the first time, this story balances the excitement of a dream audition wi
Ages 8–12
