BELLYRINA

In this installment of the Dancing Ever After series, young Peter enjoys a beautiful morning alongside friends Milo the Cat, Ren the Bird, and Roxy the Duck. Suddenly, “a HUNGRY WOLF with a grumbly tummy” swoops in, swallowing Roxy and chasing the others until Peter captures it. A large sneeze launches Roxy out of the wolf, who’s then taken to the zoo. A small pink bunny appears, also recently dislodged from the wolf’s stomach, and informs the group that there’s another animal in there. After another giant sneeze from the sleeping wolf, out pops a hedgehog (and its tutu), and the group happily dances the day away. Each page contains a small photo of Ballerina Konora demonstrating a move that pairs with the action (“Swish your arms, then bring them up wide and twirl”). Roffler’s pastel illustrations effectively demonstrate movement through lightly sketched lines, expressive movements, and adorable character expressions. The text, by a mother-daughter duo, emphasizes motion with plentiful action words (“frolicked,” “crept,” “leaped”). This combination results in a fun story that’s perfect for active children—no dance experience required.