Fenix and the Firework Fliers: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story (Dance-It-Out! Imagination Adventures: Movement, Acting & Emotion • Ages 5–8)

“Once Upon a Dance presents another delightful tale of movement and courage …”—Chanticleer Book Reviews“I’m happy to recommend all of the books offered by Once Upon a Dance. They are all charming in different ways - and packed full of energy!”—Wishing Shelf Reviews“This is the harrowing and exciting story of the most daring Fireworks Flier (firefly) there ever was …!”—Outstanding Creator Awards🏆Award Winning: Mom's Choice Gold Firebird Book AwardsJoin Fenix, a little firefly on big mission to help Bolt, a Firework Flier who ate too much nectar and can't fly. Fenix must overcome fears and challenges to reach the top of the tallest tree, where the grand finale of the Solstice Celebration awaits. Along the way, creatures of the Silver Birch Forest will test the firefly’s wits.Will Fenix make it to the top in time?Who will be the Spirit of the Year?And what will happen when the fireflies light up the sky in a dazzling, darting, dizzying kaleidoscope?Find out in this delightful tale that will spark imagination and get kids up and moving. Readers are invited to act out the story, and Ballerina Konora joins the pages with suggestions for those who want StoryMoving ideas. Readers will stretch, reach, balance, crouch, jump, flutter, flap, spin, and more alongside story animals. With neither pronouns to describe the hero, nor named dance terms, this story is perfect for classrooms as well as families at home.If you love stories with helpful characters and positive messages, you'll love Fenix and the Firework Fliers, a charming story of friendship and courage.Once Upon a Dance: Award-Winning Whimsical Stories Celebrating MotionDiscover the magic of dance with Once Upon a Dance! Their award-winning books are designed to unleash inspiration, creativity, and joyful movement in young learners.The founder, a dance teacher honored by her local city council for her work with young dancers, paired up with her ballerina daughter to create a movement curriculum based on decades of teaching and studying child development.The Dance-It-Out! series offers more than 20 whimsical stories with positive, diverse characters, life lessons, and opportunities to explore movement and dance fundamentals. The stories are designed to inspire not only movement, but also breath and imagination, a love of dance, and a connection with the reader.Once Upon a Dance has received over 2500 5-star reviews and has won numerous awards, including 9 first place book awards, over 50 book awards including Mom’s Choice Gold, Story Monsters First Place, and a Kirkus Star. They were named Top 10 Author by Outstanding Creator Awards for BOTH 2022 and 2023.Dance-It-Out! is one of five series of books that celebrates dance. Teacher Terrel and Ballerina K donate all royalties to charity through 2030. The stories are a passion project honoring the beauty, joy, and discipline of ballet. For further information, visit OnceUponADance.com. Read more