Performing Arts - Kids Fiction

Hocus P. Diplodocus is not like other dinosaurs. He is the world's first magician But as Hocus's powers grow, his fame grows too, and everything could go very wrong This charmingly illustrated story about a magical dinosaur introduces young children to reading using leveled...

Welcome, toddlers, to an adorable magic show in the pages of this board book, starring a bunny-rabbit magician who makes fun, colorful objects appear in its magic hat! Toddlers will love meeting this talented magician's rabbit--not only is it part of the show, this...

It's almost time for the vampire ball, and Isadora can't wait! There's just one problem: she's got to compete in a talent show with the other vampire children. Isadora's talents aren't very vampire-y, what if the audience laugh at her? The show must go...

In Nellie and the Magical Time Machine two best friends, Nellie the raccoon and Hector the owl, embark upon a journey in hopes of saving Nellie's missing sibling. The animals mistake the subway system for a magical time machine and very quickly end up...

Camila's school is hosting a talent show! She can't wait to perform until a new girl, Natalia, reveals she is an amazing singer. Camila doesn't want to be outdone, so she decides to drop out of the show. Will Camila learn that two stars...

If you thought Junie B. Jones was funny--catch more laughs from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Park with the hilarious sequel to Skinnybones--just right for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and I Funny And the award goes to...Alex Frankovitch Roll out...

Author: Alex FlinnISBN-10: 0060568461ISBN-13: 9780060568467Publisher: HarperteenLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2013Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.98h x 5.36w x 0.71dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.9Point Value: 7Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 110175 / Diva

From Nirvana and R.E.M. to Green Day and Belly, alternative bands are dominating the airways. This book looks at the hottest bands on the alternative music scene--their history, influences, concert personas, and distinctive styles. This is their sound--the sound of drums pounding and guitars...

Told from the perspective of their adoring nephew, Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero is the story of a courageous drag queen who saves the day, and brings two communities together. The young narrator thinks it's awesome that his Uncle and his Auntie are the...

Kavi Sharma loves singing and dancing, so when her middle school announces a musical revue, she and her friends Sophie and Pari decide to perform a dance together. If only they could agree on what dance style to do! Soon, all Kavi can think...

The talent show is coming up and Penguin doesn't have a special talent to share--or does he? All of Penguin's friends are excited about the upcoming talent show, but Penguin can't seem to figure out what he's good at. He tries juggling appliances with...

The fifth installment of the popular Lemonade War series! Siblings Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and stood at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Now they are creating...

Spot the Differences - Cats and DogsDo you like puzzles? Do you like Dogs and Cats? Are you looking for a perfect gift for your kids? Do you want your children to improve their concentration skills instead of numbing themselves with Youtube?Then you'll like...

The Big Wig Parade is a hilarious story about forest animals preparing to enter a contest to see who has the biggest wig. The only problem is, no one is prepared and the parade is tomorrow. Will the big day be ruined, or will...

On stage is the last place on Earth Kira, Jake, or Eugene want to be. "I'm not a human jukebox," Kira tells her dad, "or a dancing doll, or a puppet, where you press a button and I'll entertain you!" Yet since arriving in...

Jitterbug lives in a modest cabin in the Ozarks of Arkansas. The runt of a litter of dachshunds, she's hopelessly at odds with her surroundings and can't help but dream of making a name for herself in the big city. When opportunity knocks, Jitterbug...

One day while walking along a New York pier lost in thought, Visby suddenly finds himself boarding a tremendous cruise ship. A uniquely talented cat, he quickly figures a way to stay on board and travel the world. Eager to share his musical gifts...

A hilarious new adventure from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy. Wherever Stevie goes, high drama is sure to follow... Stevie Louise is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?). Stevie...

A delightfully funny and deeply relatable junior fiction story Meet Stevie Louise. She is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?). Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have...

When a new villain threatens Sunnyview Elementary's holiday spectacular, the Winter Wonderland, it's up to Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man to save the show. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author: Stan KirbyISBN-10: 1532142048ISBN-13:...

Joey was in the 3rd grade and loved playing his trumpet. That is, until is, until his music teacher asked him to play a solo in the school concert. All of a sudden, Joey felt frightened and scared. He as afraid he would make...

First there were mysterious messages. Someone who knows a lot about movie star Michaele Caraway's past is sending her unsigned notes. At first they appear to be innocent fan letters, but then they turn threatening. Next the accidents started happening. To someone as superstitious...

Olivia Kidney has been through a lot. Being able to communicate with ghosts means never a dull moment? or a normal life. But just when things have calmed down, Olivia's father insists she enroll at one of the most prestigious arts schools in Manhattan...

After suffering through school's mystery lunch, twelve-year-old Tulah Jones does NOT feel right. She's craving meat, cold as a corpse, and feeling stiff and awkward . . . Tulah tries to ignore the creepy changes and instead focus on her upcoming musical audition. But...

Phil Pickle aspires to be a lot of things. Things youd never expect a pickle to become . . . let alone aspire to! Phil Pickle lived in a pickle jar. And was meant to share the same fate as all the other pickles...

Little Mary loves to sing but is afraid to join her church's choir. Mary's parents teach her that just as eaglets learn to fly by leaving behind the safety of the ledge, Mary needs to step out in faith, believing that the Lord will...

Two girls in Bolivia, with a passion for wrestling, beat the odds in this new empowering picture book Noelia and Wara are two girls who live in the city of El Alto, Bolivia. Wrestling is their passion. They are often told that "wrestling is...

Welcome to Stardust Stables a horse stable with sparkle. Set in the Colorado mountains, it's home to the super-talented kids who are stunt doubles for movie stars. Only daredevil horseback riders need apply Get ready for the ride of your life.Author: Sable HamiltonISBN-10: 1496501128ISBN-13:...

"Magicians work hard, just like dancers and singers. They don't become great just by snapping their fingers!"(Ages 3-8) When a magician amazes Mila at her birthday party, she wants to become a magician just like her! The magician makes it look so easy, but...

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids' courage! It follows Poems Aloud and...

...It is the music that makes the difference in the read-aloud version...The wonderful jazzy introductory music matches the loose, easy-going illustrations and sets the tone...Tom Chapin's friendly, relaxed voice invites us along... his] alligator voices are excellent...This delightful audiobook takes its story beyond what...

MYSTERY! SUSPENSE! AND A SLOBBERING DOG NAMED BINKY?! Finally! Annabel the Actress has been offered a real part in a real play. Now she'll be able to show the world her true talent! But a drooly canine for a costar, embarrassing pink bunny pajamas...

Join Heavy Bretal, a very hairy rock n roller, as he learns to embrace his freaky follicles and meets an unexpected companion.A Heavy Metal Picture Book.Written by Alex Earthling, Illustrated by Jonathan Bush.Author: Alex EarthlingISBN-10: 0646822616ISBN-13: 9780646822617Publisher: Flaming TelepathLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/05/2020Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize:...

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, a classic tale of performance and silly choices, now reimagined and retold in picture book form for all ages to enjoy.Whether you are reading to a toddler, inexperienced or a Shakespeare enthusiast, this story is for you.Featuring minimalistic art and simplifiedlanguage...

Help young children learn to read with two fun, decodable stories. Readers will enjoy these tales featuring a dancing dog and a trickster clown while developing reading skills.Author: Elizabeth DaleISBN-10: 154154627XISBN-13: 9781541546271Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.20h x 6.00w x 0.20dAccelerated...

Middle School Is No Laughing Matter! At 12 years old, professional kid comedian Ginger Mancino has drawn laughs on stages across the country and even performed on the most popular late night comedy show. But when she's forced to retire from comedy and live...

Shakespeare once wrote a storyabout a king wrapped in glorywho had a lot to learn Shakespeare's King Lear is classic tale of family and what matters most.Retold now in picture book form for all ages to enjoy.Whether you are reading to a toddler, students...

Small kid. Big Stage. Does EllRay have a talent to put on show for the entire school? When EllRay and his friends hear about the school talent show, they're not impressed. They're too old for that stuff. But their teacher, Mrs. Sanchez, isn't so...

Ta-da! A dazzling magician is willing to teach readers his most closely-held tricks in this cheekily fun, interactive picture book. Do you believe in magic? No? Well, clearly you have never witnessed the astonishing, bewildering, disappearing Mr. Jacques. Watch closely. He can wedge himself...

After going to a magic show, Molly decides that she wants to be a real magician, and she hopes that her father's old magic kit may help her master some real magic in time to put on a show for Sharing Time at school--aiming...

Somatic Voices in Performance Research and Beyond brings together a community of international practitioner-researchers who explore voice through soma or soma through voice. Somatic methodologies offer research processes within a new area of vocal, somatic and performance praxis. Voice work and theoretical ideas emerge...

Meet Bessie Lee! The Teeny Houdini chapter book series from author Katrina Moore and illustrator Zoe Si begins with a simply magical story. The adventures of Teeny Houdini come in short, easy-to-read chapters full of hilarious illustrations--a favorite series for building confident readers!Bessie Lee...

Amara is a young Filipino-American girl who loves when her big extended family comes over to visit. As their parents prepare a lunch filled with different traditional Filipino dishes, Amara and her pinsans (cousins) want to put on a performance but can't seem to...

Danny loves dancing, but not the funky, popular variety that would have his friends green with envy; no, Danny loves Ballet. A 'Billy Elliot' for younger readers by this renowned ballet-loving author.Danny loves ballet, but he daren't admit it to his mates. But one...

#1 bestselling author James Patterson doles out the laughs in this first book in the hit series where middle-schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullies and self-doubt as he chases his dream of becoming the world's greatest comedian Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a...

Nikki Maxwell enters a talent competition in this third installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series Nikki Maxwell has been doing everything she can to keep everyone at school from learning the truth--that she's there on scholarship in exchange for...

A new trade release of the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results.The kids have to perform in the talent show just because mean Mrs. Green...

Meet Bessie Lee! The Teeny Houdini chapter book series from author Katrina Moore and illustrator Zoe Si begins with a simply magical story. The adventures of Teeny Houdini come in short, easy-to-read chapters full of hilarious illustrations--a favorite series for building confident readers!Bessie Lee...

Bub, everyone's favorite pug, and his human, Bella, are back in their fourth Branches chapter book Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced...

One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside,...