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A beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps young dancers navigate competition nerves, celebrate personal growth, and remember the importance of having fun.
Competition day has finally arrived, and one little dancer is ready to shine…or so she hopes. As "what if" thoughts begin to swirl, she does her best to calm her nerves using the coping strategies she's practiced. But sometimes, even our best efforts don't work the way we expect.
After a performance filled with mistakes, she worries that she has let everyone down. With the love and encouragement of her teammates and teacher, she discovers that one performance doesn't define her. As she steps back onto the stage for her solo, she learns that courage isn't about being perfect, it's about believing in yourself, embracing the joy of dance, and finding the confidence to keep going.
More than a story, A Star Shining Bright: A Dance Story is designed to encourage meaningful conversations about resilience, self-confidence, and emotional well-being.
Young dancers and performers ages 4–8
Dance studios and competition teams
Parents and caregivers
Teachers, school counselors, and classrooms
Libraries and social-emotional learning collections
A heartfelt story about courage, resilience, and self-confidence
Reflection page to celebrate each dancer's personal journey
Additional coping strategies for performance nerves and big feelings
Inspiring quotes from real young dancers about what makes them proud
For orders larger than 50 copies, please contact us directly.
ISBN: 979-8-9970313-0-5
A beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps young dancers navigate competition nerves, celebrate personal growth, and remember the importance of having fun.
Competition day has finally arrived, and one little dancer is ready to shine…or so she hopes. As "what if" thoughts begin to swirl, she does her best to calm her nerves using the coping strategies she's practiced. But sometimes, even our best efforts don't work the way we expect.
After a performance filled with mistakes, she worries that she has let everyone down. With the love and encouragement of her teammates and teacher, she discovers that one performance doesn't define her. As she steps back onto the stage for her solo, she learns that courage isn't about being perfect, it's about believing in yourself, embracing the joy of dance, and finding the confidence to keep going.
More than a story, A Star Shining Bright: A Dance Story is designed to encourage meaningful conversations about resilience, self-confidence, and emotional well-being.
Young dancers and performers ages 4–8
Dance studios and competition teams
Parents and caregivers
Teachers, school counselors, and classrooms
Libraries and social-emotional learning collections
A heartfelt story about courage, resilience, and self-confidence
Reflection page to celebrate each dancer's personal journey
Additional coping strategies for performance nerves and big feelings
Inspiring quotes from real young dancers about what makes them proud
For orders larger than 50 copies, please contact us directly.
ISBN: 979-8-9970313-0-5
