Boisterous bats, zany zombies, and giddy ghosts await readers in this tale of sibling friendship, silly creatures, and magical music. In the Dance-It-Out series, created by an award-winning dance teacher , children act and move alongside the characters, and Ballerina Konora joins each page with movement suggestions. In this story, Fynn, Freya, cats, bats, ghosts, and zombies assemble for a captivating story of music, magic, and meyhem . Movement, dance, and concepts include: • Kicks • Marches • Jumps • Rolls • Bends • First/Fifth position • Shoulder lifts • Lunges • Tiptoes/Relevé • Breath/Sighs • Balancing on one foot • Rocking/swaying • Hand shapes such as fists/flat/pointer/curved fingers • Sharp and smooth • Emotions such as joy, shock, curiosity, and love • Improv dance Each Dance-It-Out story is an interactive kids’ storytelling adventure to ignite children’s movement, joy, and imagination . Ballerina Konora joins each page with optional movement and dance ideas and photographs. The books can be used as a supplement for dance or theater studio classes or camps. Fynn, Freya, and the Fantastic Flute would be pair well with themes such as Halloween, cats, island-living, zombies, ghosts, music, camping, or magic. The Dance-It-Out movement journeys are ideal for dance, pre-ballet, creative movement, preschool, daycare, early learning, physical education, homeschool, kindergarten, or first-grade activities. The full collection features male/female/nongendered and diverse characters. Books make a great gift for girls or boys interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and being active. With kind characters, subtle life lessons, and a positive role model in Ballerina Konora, teachers love the kid-approved, ready-made, easy additions to curriculum and lesson planning. Children at home adore the stories that “ young readers will return to again and again ” ( —Reedsy ) offering “ an innovative use of dance and storytelling ” ( —Kirkus Reviews ). About the Author Once Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection, and imagination through stories. The books are lovingly crafted by a mother-daughter pair. Ballerina Konora is living her dreams as a professional ballerina. Her mother, Teacher Terrel, taught creative movement and ballet for decades and was recognized by her local City Council for embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community for her work with young dancers. Terrel has breathed dance from every angle and has worked in education and with various non-profits supporting kids and families. Visit www.OnceUponADance.com for information about the books (25 titles spanning ages 3-12), charity partners, and awards, plus teacher resources and kids' bonus activities. Once Upon a Dance has received many honors, including: • Kirkus Reviews Starred Review • PenCraft Award First Place Winner • Mom’s Choice Gold Award Recipient • Family Choice Award • Firebird Book Award First Place • Royal Dragonfly Book Award First Place • Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Book Juvenile Fiction • Outstanding Creator Awards Winner - Best Children's Book What can go wrong when a nephew and niece go on vacation to their aunt's creepy cottage? Rumor has it that scary creatures live in the attic, and music is often heard from up there. Fynn, in particular, wants to know the truth, and one night he ventures into the attic to shed light on the mystery. What will he find? By reading Freya, Fynn, and the Fantastic Flute by Once Upon a Dance, you will find the answer to the question and solve the mystery with Freya and Fynn. In addition, you will learn to dance with Ballerina Konora, who will teach you the movements that express the story. Are you ready to read and have fun? There are many illustrated books for children, but I have not come across a book that tells a story, has beautiful pictures , and even adds dance moves for young readers to try. This is the first feature of Freya, Fynn, and the Fantastic Flute that catches the eye (each page has these three elements), and it is something that I find inspiring, educational, and innovative. Once Upon a Dance's book is perfect for introducing kids to both reading and dancing. The movements are great exercises , especially considering the sedentary lifestyle of many children. Furthermore, the story of Freya and Fynn has a magical charm that invites you to fantasize. It is fun to follow the two children on their adventure in the attic. I never imagined finding a book like Freya, Fynn, and the Fantastic Flute. I highly recommend it for its unique features. —Readers' Favorite (Astrid Iustulin) Freya, Fynn, And The Fantastic Flute by Once Upon a Dance is a cute children's story with a unique interactive twist. In the story, we follow Freya and Flynn as they visit their eccentric Aunt Gail. Their aunt's home is rumored to be haunted because you can often