Great Dance-On
by Mary Rand Hess, Randy Preston
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
Publication
Sep 23, 2025
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
Yes
Price
$18.99
Dimensions
8.25 x 10.75 in
ISBN
9798885544092
Pages
40
Age
7 - 11 years
Category
Character DevelopmentIllustrated Picture BooksJuvenile Fiction
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Description
Author(s)
Mary Rand Hess
Randy Preston
Illustrator(s)
Marilena Perilli
Related Titles
| Publisher | Teacher Created Materials, Inc. |
| Publication | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 9798885544092 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Age | 7 - 11 |
| Price | $18.99 |
Categories
Character DevelopmentIllustrated Picture BooksJuvenile Fiction
BISAC Codes
JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Dance
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / New Experience
JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Theater
Great Dance-On
by Mary Rand Hess, Randy Preston
Illustrated by Marilena Perilli
Everyone should feel safe dancing however they want!
Nevaeh is nervous—tomorrow is the first dance-off in Ms. Tharrington’s class. It’s supposed to boost the students’ energy for the rest of the week, but a dance contest isn’t Nevaeh’s idea of a good time. And she’s not alone—Hanh is nervous, too. When the girls tell Ms. Tharrington how they feel, the teacher challenges the class to help everyone feel comfortable.
Why kids will love The Great Dance-On:
Uniquely pairs an online musical performance kit with an illustrated story , Gives children ideas for self-expression alongside their peers , Explores how we can help others feel comfortable being themselves ,
The students put their heads together and come up with a solution: instead of a dance contest, they’ll have a dance party! No winners, no judgment—just fun.
The Mini-Musical Tales from Bird Mountain School picture book series seamlessly blends literature and the performing arts, offering an immersive storytelling experience. Each book provides online access to a script and original song recordings, allowing readers to bring the story to life as a mini musical—just like the characters in the book. This innovative series fosters creativity, imagination, and a love for the arts, making storytelling a truly interactive adventure.
Authors

Mary Rand Hess
Mary Rand Hess is the coauthor of the Mini-Musical Tales from Bird Mountain School picture book series. She is a poet, playwright, screenwriter, composer, mixed-media artist, and a New York Times bestselling author of a dozen books, including Quiet Is Strength and Belong. Mary loves collaborative arts and working with other creators. She executive-produced the children's digital series Songbook for the Kennedy Center, and she is co-playwright for the smash-hit musical Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume, which had its world premiere at the Kennedy Center and toured the United States. Whether she's creating for the page, stage, or screen, Mary has many stories to dream up and share. She lives in Southern California with her husband and sons. Visit Mary at maryrandhess.com to find out more about her books and the projects she's creating.

Randy Preston
Randy Preston is the coauthor of the Mini-Musical Tales from Bird Mountain School picture book series. He is an African Piscataway composer, writer, photographer, educator, and performer. He was raised and educated in the United Kingdom and Kenya and taught English literature. Randy composed and performed for ABC Mouse, the Kennedy Center's digital series Songbook, and Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume which had a national tour in 2023. He is excited about his debut picture book, First Drum, arriving in 2025. Randy's current projects include a musical adaptation of the documentary Love Them First and writing a giant YA novel. He co-authored the picture book How to Sing a Song with Kwame Alexander. For more information about Randy and his many projects, visit randypreston.com.
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