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Belluna's Big Adventure in the Sky: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)
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About Belluna's Big Adventure In The Sky: A Dance-It-Out
Product Description Belluna is a basketball player, sister, and daughter with one remarkable feature. While on a family outing, a storm sweeps Belluna up on a wild ride. As she is tossed about by the wind, Belluna discovers she can overcome her fear and embrace her uniqueness to take control of her movement and her mind. Ballerina Konora joins each page with suggested actions to get kids moving alongside Belluna in her tale of level-headed tenacity and a celebration of individuality. Each Dance-It-Out! story is a movement-based children’s one-act ideal for the imagination stage. The quirky, whimsical adventure of self-discovery was created by an award-winning dance instructor, partnered with her award-winning, professional ballet-dancer daughter. They have 19 covid-19 creations published or coming soon. Their first book, Dancing Shapes: Ballet and Body Awareness for Young Dancers, has won multiple awards including a 2021 Independent Press Award (Winner).Review ExcerptThis whimsical adventure is another great addition to the canon of stories by Once Upon a Dance... Combining movement, language, and visual storytelling, this book is an excellent way to safely encourage physical expression and gross motor development in children.—Mary Lanni, Librarian Reviewer Themes/Elements:Individuality, Keeping Calm, Problem-Solving, Basketball, Ice-Skating, Photography, Wind Farm/Turbine, Apple Picking, Apple Pies, Flying, Moving, Mindful, Meditation, Meditating, Guided, Imagery, Relaxation, Affirmations, Calm, Focus, Emotions, Crying, Worried, Liking Yourself, Self-Acceptance, Being Yourself, Learning New Things, New Experiences, Rainbow, Cat, Giraffe, Hamster, CrowMovement/Technique/Action Foci:Dance Posture, Passé, Leg Lifts, Wide/Narrow, Crouching, Plié, First Position Arms, Pointed Toes, Turned Out Legs, Warming Up, Falling, Spinning, Leg Lifts, Body Part’s Isolation, Leaning, Forward/Backward, Sideways, Body Coordination, Reaching, Jumping, Rolling, Twisting, Creating Shapes, Dancing, Counting, Levels, Small Motor Skills, StorytellingDance-It-Out Series Concepts/Uses:• Interactive, Kids Activity Book, Picture Book, Storytelling, Imagination, Pretend Play, Bedtime Story, Dance-It-Out, Act-It-Out, Act-out, Pretending, Juvenile Fiction, Kidlit, Children’s, Reader, Dance Book for Kids, Ballet Book, Active, Action, Yoga, Yoga Story, Dance Foundation, Dance Fundamentals, Breath, Breath, Healthy Choices, Habits, Details, Strong, Gratitude, Discipline• Early Elementary, Kindergarten, School-Aged, Preschool, Early Childhood Education, Daycare, Physical Education, Homeschool, Home school, Teacher Resource, Movement Activity, Lesson Planning, Dance Studio, Recital, Theater, Theatre Games, Summer Camp Warm-up, Story Time, Library Storytime, Playdate Fun, Theater One-Act• Ballet for Girls, Ballet for Boys, Dance and Movement, Ballerina, Ballet, Dancer, Dance, Gift, How-to Photos, Aspiring Dancer, Young Dancer, Exercise, Exercise at Home, Fitness, Ballet Lesson, Body Awareness, Creative Movement, OnceUponABallet, Terrel, Gymnastics, Ballerina Konora, Leotard, Strong Women, Role Model, Coronavirus, COVID-19, OnceUponADance Review A wonderfully unique book that engages both mind and body. Belluna's Big Adventure in the Sky is a brilliant collaboration between the written word and physical expression. The vibrant story begins with the happy Noollab family. Right from the start, Once Upon a Dance highlights similarities between this lively family and any other ordinary family. They enjoy time together, getting outdoors and a variety of hobbies, but with one minor difference. A turn of the page reveals an unusual characteristic the Noollabs all possess. They have giant, hairless balloon-shaped heads! At first, their unexpected faces are a bit discomforting to look at. But the Noollabs take full advantage of their peculiar feature, even finding the lofty shape beneficial in many circumstances. A day of apple picking for the fun-loving family goes a
