Dance Party on the Moon! A delightful birthday adventure packed with movement concepts and subtle life lessons. Each book in the Dance-It-Out! series is an independent story, and Brielle's Birthday Ball is the perfect series introduction, ideal for kids 4-7. Ballerina Konora inspires kids to get up and moving on the imagination stage. Kids can bring out their own inner storyteller or follow Konora's suggested moves, designed by an award-winning dance instructor to develop body coordination, focus the breath, and explore dance fundamentals. This whimsical tale of discovery is so full of joy and wonder . It also opens a door to dance in the most charming and accessible way. Readers of all ages will have a ball with Brielle and her friends. -Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Another wonderful journey into the imagination with Ballerina Konora, perfect for young dancers everywhere! -Reedsy Families, educators, and dance teachers will love the myriad possibilities of this and the others in the canon of stories by Once Upon a Dance. These are excellent additions to library collections for elementary school-aged readers with a love of movement-based storytelling. -Mary Lanni, Independent Librarian/Reviewer The illustrations are beautifully done and fit perfectly with the storyline. I thought Once Upon A Dance and Stella Mongodi have done an excellent job with this book, and I look forward to checking out their other books. -Readers' Favorite Brought to you by a mother-daughter team. Konora is a professional ballet dancer. Her mother taught creative movement and ballet for decades. She was honored to be chosen and recognized by her local City Council (2014) for "embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community" for her work with young dancers. She's breathed dance from every angle: child to pre-professional to adult ballet student, zoom student, dance teacher, dance mom, competition mom, ballet-school parent-guilder, audience member, recital planner, business owner, and board member. Once Upon a Dance's first pandemic creation, Dancing Shapes is a 2021 Independent Press Award winner.