A Tail of Twirls: Kittina and the Starlight Ballerina (Kittina Ballerina's Dance-Along Adventures)

Kittina Ballerina twirls into the spotlight in her enchanting debut!A whimsical tale of dance, feline flair, and the magic of finding purpose and passion.When curious Kit stumbles upon an abandoned dance studio, she discovers a magical mirror and a world of wonder! With inspiration from Ballerina Konora, young readers will twirl along in this dance story adventure.A Tail of Twirls debuts Kittina Ballerina's Dance-Along Adventures—a delightful series to inspire imagination and joyful movement. Already the winner of three first-place book awards, this charming tale invites little dancers to leap into the pages with grace and giggles. Perfect for ages 3+. The story and charming illustrations will twirl its way into your heart!Discover the magic of dance with Once Upon a Dance. Their catalog is designed to inspire not only movement, but also breath, imagination, a love of dance, and a connection with readers. Included Movements• Tiptoe • Spin • Crawl • Scooch • Lean Forward • Lean Sideways • Tilted Head • Flap • Finger Isolation • Reach • Kneel • Step Over • Weight ShiftBallet Steps• Relevé Parallel • Relevé Turned Out • Plié Parallel • Plié First • Tendu Front • Passé ParallelFeatured Concepts• Breath • Emotions • Heartbeat • Stillness • Pushing • Connecting Body Parts • Moving with Eyes Closed • Variety of Movements/Ideas • Movement Quality • Gratitude/Appreciation • Community • Lending a Hand • The Value of Hard Work • Importance of Practice Bonus Pictures• Relevé in Second • Grand Plié in First • Turned-Out Passé • Tendu Back • Arabesque Leg from Kneeling • Arabesque • Extension à la Seconde • Attitude Front • Side Port de Bras • Penché • Exploring Arm Symmetry, Curved/Straight & Shape • Back Port de Bras • Partnering • StoryTellingOnce Upon a Dance brings joy of movement to young readers everywhere—all while donating royalties to support the arts, animals, the environment, and people through 2030. These stories are a passion project honoring the beauty, joy, and discipline of ballet. For further information, visit OnceUponADance.com.Once Upon a Dance has received over 3,500 five-star reviews and has won numerous awards, including twelve first-place book awards and a Kirkus Star. They were named Top 10 Author by the Outstanding Creator Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Read more