I just received my pre-ordered copy from Amazon.com today. I am excited. I love the artwork of Marla Frazee, and if you do not already own her book All the World, please check it out. I think I have given it as a gift to nearly 10 babies and children in the last year or two.
I am always on the look out for books about wishes, hopes, dreams, peace, and beauty. Can the poetic language and whimsical and magical images inspire a dance project?
Stars has great potential to use with children in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. The text talks about stars in a variety of ways, and I love to image of "keeping a star in your pocket." I see the use of props for a dance – stars in a variety of sizes including star shaped pillows. I see costumes with stars. I imagine a special use of focus in the choreography – near, far, up, and down.
As the text on the book jacket shares, "Stars are everywhere. Not just in the sky. Look……"
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