Eka and the Elephants: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Movement Stories to Spark Imagination and Foster Self-Expression)
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Eka and the Elephants: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Movement Stories to Spark Imagination and Foster Self-Expression)

Eka and the Elephants: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Movement Stories to Spark Imagination and Foster Self-Expression)

$7.06
Eka and the Elephants: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Movement Stories to Spark Imagination and Foster Self-Expression)—
$7.06

The Story

GET MOVING with bunnies, elephants, bees, Ballerina Konora, and Eka. "Konora glides across the pages, inviting youngsters to tiptoe, leap, roll, squat, jump among others physical activities through her ballet positions. ... Cristian Gheorghita’s playful, animated illustrations enchant readers, immersing them in the authors’ vivid imagination." —The Prairies Book Review *Outstanding Creator Award First Place Winner *Purple Dragonfly First Place Winner Each Dance-It-Out! story brings movement, joy, breath, connection, and imagination. Ballerina Konora inspires with dance photos and suggestions. In this story, Eka’s family creates a garden, but Eka worries animals may destroy all their hard work. When playful elephants visit, will Eka's calm quick thinking and problem solving save the vegetables and flowers? Three books in one: readers can enjoy the story, act it out in their own way, or try Konora’s suggested activities, designed by an award-winning ballet teacher to develop body awareness and practice dance fundamentals The Dance-It-Out! collection spans books ideal for kids 3-9, and Eka and the Elephants makes a great series introduction for children 4+. Eka and the Elephants features Eka (no pronouns), Eka’s brother and sister, Koda and Kanoni, and Eka’s parents, along with elephants, bunnies, and bees. Movement Concepts and Dance Technique in this story: • Sideways Leap • Tiptoes • Forward Stretch • Jumping • Squatting • Relevé • Bow • Balance • Body Part Isolation (Fingers, Thumb, Shoulders, Hips, Nose, Lips, etc.) • Fine Motor Skills (Pinching, Twisting, Wriggling Fingers, Flat, Clasped, etc.) • Closed/Expanded Shapes • Falling • Rolling • Stillness/Muscle Deactivation • Breath In/Out • Counted Movements • Quality of Movement (Heavy/Light, Slow/Fast, Jerky/Gently) • Moving with Emotion (Surprise, Excitement, Fear, Interest, etc.) • Importance of Healthy Eating and Sleep Main elements and themes include Elephants, Rabbits, Animal Rescue/Sanctuaries, Bees, Family, Gardening, Pea Plants, Carrots, Sunflowers, Dreams, and Healthy Eating. This movement journey is ideal for dance, creative movement, physical education, homeschool, preschool, kindergarten, or first-grade activities. The full Dance-It-Out! collection features male, female, ungendered, and nonbinary diverse characters. Dance-it-Out! books make a great gift for boys or girls interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and being active.
ASIN: 1955555478
VSKU: BVV.1955555478.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:a Dance, Once Upon|Irby, Leah|Gheorghita, Cristian
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

Description

GET MOVING with bunnies, elephants, bees, Ballerina Konora, and Eka. "Konora glides across the pages, inviting youngsters to tiptoe, leap, roll, squat, jump among others physical activities through her ballet positions. ... Cristian Gheorghita’s playful, animated illustrations enchant readers, immersing them in the authors’ vivid imagination." —The Prairies Book Review *Outstanding Creator Award First Place Winner *Purple Dragonfly First Place Winner Each Dance-It-Out! story brings movement, joy, breath, connection, and imagination. Ballerina Konora inspires with dance photos and suggestions. In this story, Eka’s family creates a garden, but Eka worries animals may destroy all their hard work. When playful elephants visit, will Eka's calm quick thinking and problem solving save the vegetables and flowers? Three books in one: readers can enjoy the story, act it out in their own way, or try Konora’s suggested activities, designed by an award-winning ballet teacher to develop body awareness and practice dance fundamentals The Dance-It-Out! collection spans books ideal for kids 3-9, and Eka and the Elephants makes a great series introduction for children 4+. Eka and the Elephants features Eka (no pronouns), Eka’s brother and sister, Koda and Kanoni, and Eka’s parents, along with elephants, bunnies, and bees. Movement Concepts and Dance Technique in this story: • Sideways Leap • Tiptoes • Forward Stretch • Jumping • Squatting • Relevé • Bow • Balance • Body Part Isolation (Fingers, Thumb, Shoulders, Hips, Nose, Lips, etc.) • Fine Motor Skills (Pinching, Twisting, Wriggling Fingers, Flat, Clasped, etc.) • Closed/Expanded Shapes • Falling • Rolling • Stillness/Muscle Deactivation • Breath In/Out • Counted Movements • Quality of Movement (Heavy/Light, Slow/Fast, Jerky/Gently) • Moving with Emotion (Surprise, Excitement, Fear, Interest, etc.) • Importance of Healthy Eating and Sleep Main elements and themes include Elephants, Rabbits, Animal Rescue/Sanctuaries, Bees, Family, Gardening, Pea Plants, Carrots, Sunflowers, Dreams, and Healthy Eating. This movement journey is ideal for dance, creative movement, physical education, homeschool, preschool, kindergarten, or first-grade activities. The full Dance-It-Out! collection features male, female, ungendered, and nonbinary diverse characters. Dance-it-Out! books make a great gift for boys or girls interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and being active.
ASIN: 1955555478
VSKU: BVV.1955555478.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:a Dance, Once Upon|Irby, Leah|Gheorghita, Cristian
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.