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Do you have a dance fan? Check out these picks for kids ages 4-8!
Bravo, Angelina!
Illustrated by Helen Craig

Celebrate dance recitals, graduations, and other accomplishments with help from this inspirational padded picture book with holographic foil on the cover that follows Angelina Ballerina as she finds reasons to say “Bravo.” This book comes with a removable poster!

Bella Ballerina
Illustrated by Ebony Glenn

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon M. Draper comes a debut picture book about a timid little ballerina who learns that the show must go on—and will—with a little help from her friends.

A Busy Day in Chipping Cheddar
Illustrated by Helen Craig

Welcome to the world of Angelina Ballerina! Meet her friends and family and visit her favorite spots in Chipping Cheddar in this 8x8 storybook!

Angelina Ice Skates
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about a special wintry performance is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition!

Angelina's Cinderella
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina performing as Cinderella in a traveling tour is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition!

Angelina and Henry
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina and Henry’s camping trip is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition!

Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
Illustrated by Charlene Chua

When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.

Black Ballerinas

My Journey to Our Legacy

Illustrated by Salena Barnes

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.

Parker Shines On

Another Extraordinary Moment

The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with an uplifting story about Parker making a new friend and learning about self-expression, opening your heart, and helping others.

When Langston Dances
Illustrated by Keith Mallett

A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty of dance, and the wonder of Black Boy Joy—perfect for fans of Firebird and Crown!

Angelina and Alice
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and Alice is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition, making it a perfect gift for fans both new and old!

Angelina and the Princess
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old!

Angelina Ballerina
Illustrated by Helen Craig

In an encore performance, Angelina Ballerina returns in this refreshed picture book from acclaimed author Katharine Holabird and celebrated artist Helen Craig!

Swan Lake

In this stunning follow-up to the bestselling The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, the New York City Ballet presents another timeless tale for a modern ballet lover with Swan Lake.

Plum
Illustrated by Robin Thompson

From Will & Grace star Sean Hayes and composer Scott Icenogle comes a modern classic inspired by The Nutcracker about how the Sugar Plum Fairy got her wings.

Deer Dancer
Illustrated by Lauren Stringer

In this mesmerizing picture book from the author of the New York Times bestselling Stars, a young ballerina finds dancing inspiration in the natural world.

Ballerina Rosie

From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, a picture book starring a lovable and spunky character who will inspire prima ballerinas everywhere!

Katy Duck

Meet Katy -- a feisty ballerina-in-the-making who loves to twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower, and float like a swan. She's all dance, all the time -- until she faces the fear of dancing in front of everyone in her new ballet class at Mr. Tutu's School of Dance!

Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Illustrated by Ian Falconer

In this picture book starring the world’s most imaginative pig, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity with very lofty goals—and being a princess is NOT one of them!

Everybunny Dance!
Illustrated by Ellie Sandall

Bunnies dance, play, sing, and make a new friend in this delightful picture book from the author of Follow Me!, which School Library Journal called “a winsome selection suitable for storytime.”

My Story, My Dance

Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey

Foreword by Robert Battle / Illustrated by James E. Ransome

A boy discovers his passion for dance and becomes a modern hero in this inspiring picture book biography of Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Katarina Ballerina
Illustrated by Sumiti Collina

A young girl lives out her big ballerina dreams in this graceful start to a new series from New York City Ballet principal dancer and international prima ballerina Tiler Peck and Broadway and television actor Kyle Harris.

Katarina Ballerina & the Victory Dance
Illustrated by Sara Luna

Katarina helps a fellow ballet dancer follow his dreams in this sweet second installment in the Katarina Ballerina series from New York City principal dancer and international prima ballerina Tiler Peck and Broadway and television actor Kyle Harris.

Dance

From the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet comes a laugh-out-loud, jazzy story of a little baby chick who learns how to dance from a friendly band of animals who know all the right moves!