Messy Lexie: Tutu Twirls & Glitter Swirls

By Kelly Dean

Lexie has waited all day for dress rehearsal. Now the lights are bright, the music is playing, and her excitement is wiggling everywhere

But when Lexie twirls too fast and tumbles into Missy Jean's solo, the sparkle disappears. Her tummy feels twisty-tight, and she worries that one mistake has ruined the whole rehearsal.

With gentle support from Ms. Amie, Lexie learns to slow her body, take a calming breath, apologize, and listen for her cue. When the music begins again, she discovers that courage is not about getting every step perfect. It is about taking responsibility and trying again.

Messy Lexie: Tutu Twirls & Glitter Swirls is a joyful social-emotional learning picture book for children ages 3-7 about managing excitement, repairing after mistakes, and building resilience. Perfect for young dancers, energetic children, preschool and early elementary classrooms, counselors, and families practicing emotional regulation together.

Messy moments happen. Brave kids grow.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HH1B9GH8
• ISBN13: 9798194454778
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 8.5"