SOPHIE & The Magic of Dance

By Shelley Richardson

Some stories entertain us for a little while. Others remind us of something our hearts have always known.

Sophie & the Magic of Dance is a timeless tale celebrating friendship, imagination, the Arts, and our living relationship with Nature. Filled with warmth, humour, and unforgettable woodland characters, it invites readers of every age into a world where every creature has a story to tell, every season holds a lesson, and wonder is waiting around every bend in the forest path.

Whether visiting her beloved friend Pechanga, the ancient oak who has watched over the forest for a thousand winters, sharing adventures with her faithful butterfly companion Pavlova, or delighting in the company of Papa Beaver and his industrious family, Winnie Wind, Cantankerous the snapping turtle, Lord Cardinal, Maestro Calibree, the Crystal Guardians, and many other woodland friends, Sophie discovers a community where kindness, curiosity, laughter, and wisdom are woven into everyday life.

When Pechanga shares the cherished legend of Riverheart, a young First Nations girl whose joyful spirit awakens a new understanding of dance, Sophie begins to discover that her art is far more than graceful movement and technique. It is a joyful expression of gratitude, harmony, beauty, and our connection with the living world. As she learns to recognize the rhythms of the wind, the rivers, the trees, and the Elements themselves, Sophie discovers that the greatest inspiration comes from listening with an open heart.

Beautifully illustrated and rich with wonder, Sophie & the Magic of Dance gently encourages children to slow down, delight in the beauty of the natural world, nurture their own creativity, and discover that some of life's greatest lessons are quietly revealed by Mother Nature herself.

First published in 2010, this enchanting story continues to resonate with children, families, educators, and lovers of timeless storytelling. More than a story about dance, it is a celebration of friendship, community, imagination, and the enduring magic of discovering our place within the great web of Life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0995033242
• ISBN13: 9780995033245
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Eddy Press
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"