The Dancing Cats Compete

By Megan Barnhard

What happens when friendship is pushed to its limit? Dancing is always fun for Tabbi, Calica, Marmalade, and Izzy, the members of the Paws for Applause Dancing Troupe. Not only are they creative, talented, and full of energy, they're also best friends. But when they enter Animal Town's annual dance competition, rehearsals turn from fun to frustrating as they struggle to see eye to eye. As the competition approaches, perfectionism and intense energy threaten to break up rehearsals -- and friendships! Can the cats learn to work and dance together? Or will the competition end their friendship? This book explores themes of creativity and friendship, showing the emotions involved in performing and collaborating on art. Readers aged 8 to 12 will enjoy watching the cats navigate friendship, forgiveness, bravery, and cooperation, while finding their unique roles in the ensemble of life. Readers get a chance to put themselves in the book! Woven into the book are six Design Challenges that invite readers to use their creativity. They can design a flyer or a logo, choreograph a solo, or write a letter to a character from the book!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521361460
• ISBN13: 9781521361467
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 63 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.2" x 5.3"