Dancing Dreams

by Kristi Valiant

Written by Kate Ohrt and illustrated by Kristi Valiant, Dancing Dreams employs Accord's New York Times best-selling AniMotion(tm) technology and introduces readers to dancing sensation Gracie. Gracie is a girl with her head in the clouds and a bounce in her step. From performing as a prima ballerina under the spotlight to cheerleading on the football field, Gracie imagines a number of ways to kick up her heels. Readers can envision her imaginings through Accord's AniMotion(tm) panels that reveal the secrets behind Gracie's daydreams and dance moves.Whether Gracie imagines herself as a flamenco dancer prancing and clicking to the beat or as a hula dancer with her grass skirt flowing in a tropical breeze, the truth is that she's still Gracie--and today she's the star of her very own show.

Genres: Picture Books

16 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2010

About the author

Kristi Valiant is the children's book author/illustrator of the board books, No Bunny Like You (2024), Hoo’s There (2024), and Good Night, Cuddle Tight (2023), and the picture book, Penguin Cha-Cha. Kristi has illustrated many children’s books, including the award-winning, Cora Cooks Pancit, and children's books written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. Kristi's books have received honors including a Starred Review from School Library Journal, the APALA Picture Book Award, and Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year. Kristi loves to visit schools to inspire students to read, write, and draw. See if you can find a hidden hippo and monkey in the illustrations of her books. She is represented by Linda Pratt from Wernick & Pratt Agency. Kristi grew up in Wisconsin, studied in Ohio, moved to Texas, spent a summer in China, and now lives in Indiana with her husband, two daughters, and rescue dog. She strives to love God and love people. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kvaliant

Reviews

[☁︎ ☾ ｡⋆ morgan ⋆｡☽ ☁︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gracie looks and acts exactly like my younger self (both of the hairstyles are the same?? what??), so this was like staring into a weird mirror of awareness. Dancing Dreams is a very cute and fast read with lots of colors!! heck yes!!