Picture Book Month: Move and Groove Booklist
Click on the book cover to access the library’s copy of each title.
Because
by Mo Willems
A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert.
Diana Dances
by Luciano Lozano
Diana is restless and can't sit still in class. She's having trouble with math, and her mother is worried. But when she takes Diana to see a doctor, they discover that there's nothing wrong with Diana--she just loves to dance.
Giraffes Can’t Dance
by Giles Andreae
Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.
Hilda Must Be Dancing
by Karma Wilson
Hilda Hippo tries other, quieter, activities when her jungle friends are disturbed by her dancing, but nothing else makes her happy until Water Buffalo suggests swimming and she finds a new way to express herself.
Ho’onani: Hula Warrior
by Heather Gale
When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try . . . Ho'onani: Hula Warrior is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering story of a girl who learns to lead and learns to accept who she really is--and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her.
Salsa Lullaby
by Jen Arena
Parents put their young daughter to sleep with the help of some music and dancing.
I Will Dance
by Nancy Bo Flood
Follow the journey of a young girl born with cerebral palsy as she pursues her dream of becoming a dancer in this poetic and uplifting story.
Hip-Hop Lollipop
by Susan McElroy Montanari
Follow a little girl as she moves, swings, and grooves her way through her bedtime routine, dancing all the while, until she finally closes her eyes and dances through her dreams.
Yoga Bunny
by Brian Russo
It's a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be the solution to their problems? Yoga Bunny helps readers relax and unwind as they learn beginning yoga poses, from downward dog to tree pose.
A Fox Found a Box
by Ged Adamson
When a little fox finds a radio, he shares the songs and music with his animal friends, but after it goes quiet, the little fox begins to hear the music found in nature.
Kat Writes a Song
by Greg Foley
On a gray and rainy day, a lonely kitten feels better after writing a song, and as she sings the “magic” song around her neighborhood, her animal friends sheer up, as well.
Danza!: Amalia Hernández and el Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
by Duncan Tonatiuh
As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher, until she saw a performance of dancers in her town square. She was fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too.
Jazz Baby
by Lisa Wheeler
Baby and his family make some jazzy music.
I Got the Rhythm
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in what other children join her.
How Do You Dance?
by Thyra Heder
There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you’re happy or even because you’re sad. But what’s the best way to dance? Exactly how you want to!
Bowwow Powwow: bagosenjige-niimi'idim
by Brenda J. Child
When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle’s stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers—all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow.
Duck Sock Hop
by Jane Kohuth
Ducks dance their socks off at their weekly sock-hop.
Who has Wiggle-Waggle Toes?
by Vicky Shiefman
Children are invited to move their bodies in this interactive, call-and-response story.
Everybunny Dance!
by Ellie Sandall
Bunnies dance, play, sing, and learn to include everyone in their games.
Dance Is for Everyone
by Andrea Zuill
An alligator dancing ballet? When the reptile takes her place at the barre, Mrs. Iraina and her dancers are very surprised. But since they can't communicate with the alligator--and she is able to follow along--they just decide to name her Tanya and let her stay. Mrs. Iraina even creates a special ballet to showcase Tanya's larger-than-life talents...and super-swishy tail. Funny and irreverent, Dance is for Everyone shows that, with just a little understanding, anyone can fit in--even a dancing alligator.
Stretch
by Doreen Cronin
Fun, rhyming text describes the many ways to stretch.
Nose to Toes, You Are Yummy
by Tim Harrington
An interactive picture book that encourages readers to sing and dance to celebrate every body part. Sing and dance along with tigers, pandas, giraffes, and more. Wave your hands! Tap your feet! Tug your ears! Learn how to do the Yummy Dance.
Monster Boogie
by Laurie Berkner
Presents a simple song about monsters and how they like to dance.
Bounce
by Doreen Cronin
Rhyming text offers advice on the best way to bounce.
This Is It
by Daria Peoples-Riley
A young dancer finds confidence in herself in this picture book about dance, individuality, and self-expression.