Fenix and the Firework Fliers by Once Upon a Dance

“Once Upon a Dance presents another delightful tale of movement and courage …”
—Chanticleer Book Reviews

“I’m happy to recommend all of the books offered by Once Upon a Dance. They are all charming in different ways – and packed full of energy!”
—Wishing Shelf Reviews

“This is the harrowing and exciting story of the most daring Fireworks Flier (firefly) there ever was …!”
—Outstanding Creator Awards

🏆Award Winning: Firebird Book Awards

Join Fenix, a little firefly on big mission to help Bolt, a Firework Flier who ate too much nectar and can’t fly. Fenix must overcome fears and challenges to reach the top of the tallest tree, where the grand finale of the Solstice Celebration awaits. Along the way, creatures of the Silver Birch Forest will test the firefly’s wits.

Will Fenix make it to the top in time?
Who will be the Spirit of the Year?
And what will happen when the fireflies light up the sky in a dazzling, darting, dizzying kaleidoscope?

Find out in this delightful tale that will spark imagination and get kids up and moving. Readers are invited to act out the story, and Ballerina Konora joins the pages with suggestions for those who want StoryMoving ideas. Readers will stretch, reach, balance, crouch, jump, flutter, flap, spin, and more alongside story animals. With neither pronouns to describe the hero, nor named dance terms, this story is perfect for classrooms as well as families at home.

If you love stories with helpful characters and positive messages, you’ll love Fenix and the Firework Fliers, a charming story of friendship and courage.

---

---

About the authors

Once Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection, and imagination through stories.

Their catalog of 25 interactive dance books highlights positive messages and role models throughout four main series:
Dance-It-Out! stories combine whimsical tales with movement and subtle life lessons (spans ages 4-9)
Dancing Shapes peeks at a professional ballerina’s journey, teaches ballet, and explores detail and form (spans ages 6-11) 
Ballet Inspiration and Choreography Concepts deep dives into technique, tips, and insight for aspiring dancers (ages 8-12)
Prop-Based Dance Stories for Classroom and Anytime Fun debuts in 2023 to encourage scarf and parachute play.

Once Upon a Dance was named a top 10 author of 2022 by Outstanding Creator Awards, and they’ve been honored by over 40 book awards, 1000+ 5-star reviews, and a Kirkus Star. They donate all royalties to charities supporting the arts, animals, environment, or people. Visit DanceStories.com for more info.

• Link
• Instagram
• Goodreads
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Amazon