Dance is How We Make a Friend

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Standing shyly in the corner, a young child feels out of place in a room full of music and cheer. But when another child smiles and invites them to dance, a new friendship begins. In this heartwarming, lyrical story illustrated by Crane Books, see how tapping shoes and swaying "like flowers to and fro" can build a brand-new connection. The book gently explores the ups and downs of friendship-from the joy of shared movement to the importance of saying "I'm sorry" after a misunderstanding. Dance is How We Make a Friend is a sweet reminder that dance is a universal language of kindness, courage, and belonging.  

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