A Woodland Dance Party
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
A Woodland Dance Party
By (Author) Kendal Grey
Illustrated by Liz Emirzian
BookBaby
BookBaby
29th July 2024
United States
Classifications
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Physical Properties
Hardback
38
Width 222mm, Height 222mm, Spine 10mm
331g
Description
Embrace the unique spirit of every child with "A Woodland Dance Party," a story of friendship, inclusivity, and the love of 80s and 90s music on vinyl records. A perfect gift for little ones, encouraging them to retain their individuality, while navigating a world that values "likes" and "followers."
GenX and Millennial parents will love this story, with its entertaining references to 80s and 90s culture, squirrels in flannel shirts, and bunnies in neon headbands.
"NO, YOU'RE WEIRD!" The moment the princess and the yeti embrace their differences and become best friends.
Share this wonderful message with children, perfect for many occasions:
Birthday gift
Baby shower gift
First day of school gift
Woodland-themed parties
A supportive and uplifting book for children who feel misunderstood or who have struggled making friendships.
Reviews
"[sic]...what's particularly refreshing about "A Woodland Dance Party" is that the moral isn't for the edification of the protagonist; instead, it's for her parents and the people who refuse to accept her as she is: a smart, courageous, passionate girl who is in love with the world. The princess and the yeti are not the ones who have to change, but rather the society they live in where conformity is prioritized over diversity. Come for the cozy illustrations of whiskery friendship, but stay for "the most EPIC DANCE PARTY of all time."
Takeaway: Kind, delightful, story of a princess, a yeti, and their love of '80s and '90s vinyl.
Comparable Titles: Susan Verde's I Am Me, Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess.
Production grades
Cover: A
Design and typography: A
Illustrations: A
Editing: A
Marketing copy: A
BookLife Reviews, Editor's Pick, April 2024
Author Bio
Kendal Grey used to live alone in her imagination with only houseplants and squirrels as friends and collaborators. The farther away she got from childhood, the less interesting she became. Thankfully, having a child restored her memory of woodland friends and plant magic, and she is now making up for lost time.
