Drama and Performing Arts Books

The circus is a place of wonder and mystery. If you're going to the circus via a coloring book, you are assured that it will also become the perfect avenue for learning. Coloring enhances your ability to express yourself positively. You can release...

Dainty ballerinas look sad and boring without colors; so liven them up with hues of your choice! Coloring is a wonderful activity that promotes hand and eye coordination, fine motor and communication skills too. It also encourages the development of...

Going to a circus is always fun and exciting but that does not happen all the days of the year. So bring home the circus fun with this aptly-themed coloring book. Coloring is a form of active learning because it lets children experience the lessons...

This is for African American Girls ages 4-14 years old who enjoy dancing and have dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

LA is an energetic 7-year-old who's finally taking her first ballet class. She loves to dance and wants to show her teacher what she can do. She is fearless and a bit nervous. This mixture causes her to get into situations that are quite comical! If LA...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star Funny monsters are ready to move. Can you move like the monsters? Monsters Move is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book...

Spanish Language Books for Babies & Toddlers Step Right Up! It's time to visit the Big Top in the latest book from Xist Publishing's Discover Series. CIRCUS features full-color photos and captions for your child's viewing pleasure. Babies and toddlers...

Mom's Choice Award WinnerI can do anything I believe I can do. I can be anything I believe I can be. I can achieve anything I want to achieve. I am Haibu.In the small, northern village Montooka, Haibu always knew she can do anything she wants if she just...

When Betty the Rhino returns home from school one day she discovered bright colored pieces of paper on the counter and was curious what they were. That's when Betty learned she would be seeing her first play that night. There was only one problem;...

The inspiration for this fantasy adventure takes the author back to her early age of two, when she began dance lessons at Mae Murry Dance Studio. She thrived in this environment, eventually winning a small dance competition on TV. At age ten, her mother...

Édition pour les enfants Le premier livre de la série, Raconte-Moi Un Conte, est le premier livre d'une aventure en 13 parties. Les textes de théâtre de cette série se développent uniquement à travers les dialogues, contrairement aux textes normaux...

Roscoe, a seasoned circus dog, is growing old. Tricks he once performed with ease are getting difficult. Luckily the new puppy, Rolly, is a quick learner. She helps out her old friend, who is worried that one day he’ll get fired from the circus...

Roscoe, a seasoned circus dog, is growing old. Tricks he once performed with ease are getting difficult. Luckily the new puppy, Rolly, is a quick learner. She helps out her old friend, who is worried that one day he’ll get fired from the circus...

The dancer in Author Cindy Hollingsworth has crafted this lively, colorful, exuberant story about a little girl and her new friend Rainbow Silk. First the silk floated by her home and asked the girl to play.They had a joyful, lighthearted time as they...

“I only desire your talent...” Twelve-year-old Lindsey McKay's biggest dream is to be a famous ballerina. But after moving to New York, she ends up at the Community Center with a teacher who’s a burly bear in tights. When...

Emmel Zealous is a young girl with sass and talent who also suffers from an anxiety disorder. Like most children her age, Emmel is a dreamer. She has always dreamed of being a hip-hop dancer, and an opportunity to fulfill her dreams has finally presented...

This exciting collection of monologues, dialogs and short skits gives teenagers a chance to laugh at themselves and still feel good about it. It also provides them a tool to explore issues important to them: drunk driving, elderly grandparents, parties,...

This collection of monologues is comprised of 50 monologues for girls and 50 monologues for guys. Each set of monologues has enough variety to challenge any skill level, with running times from one to six minutes. The different situations, styles, and...

Mystical Occurrences in a Village by the Lake:A young girl learns to pierce the shadowy border between reality and the paranormal... From the outside, Emily's childhood in a marvelous rural village seemed like a fairy-tale. Adventures with her...

Swipe Right To Be Loved is a semi-autobiographical novel about Joel Clarke, an average man starting adulthood. Newly single, He uses online dating in hopes of finding a girlfriend. Things work out well for him, but eventually, his life goes downhill due...

Chipper only wants to make people laugh. So he packs up his things and joins the circus as a clown. Then he is embarrassed when he finds out he isn't good at it. Nobody thinks he's funny. Who ever heard of a clown in a pinstriped suit? So what...

Vellicate Rain is a playful story about a sunny town. Everyone in the town is used to their sunny warm days, but they are now faced with a new disaster.Audra, the new little girl in town, must use her mind and her courage to resolve a mess the...

Fourth Grade Began with Betrayal is a realistic story that hugs a nine year old girl through the ups and downs of friendship, achievement, and deciding who she wants to be. Sarah wants to be a star! She's very smart, honest, and talented. Why should she...

The City of the Goddess is in ruins. And so is Ylena's heart.Ylena survived the Spectacle by using magical Gifts no one realized she possessed. But it wasn't enough to stop the Wardens from overthrowing the High Priests and taking the City by force.Now...

From the moment of his hatching, Dan loves to Dance! Before long, his silly, care-free footwork and uplifting hit song make him a well known figure in the Dinosaur community and beyond! Sing and dance along with Dan to experience the contagious fun and...

No parents. No teachers. And only one rule: Be free.In 1968, the counterculture is in full swing. Protesting a corrupt war, rejecting the norms forced on them by society, hippies are trying to live better than the generation before them … by...

Teachers and directors can't get enough of Laurie Allen's sketches for teens, ideal for classroom practice or contest use. This new collection of teen plays and scenes offers more real-life situations for student actors to perform, portraying characters...

Finally! Here is a stirring book of original scenes and monologs that is gender specific! This is not just another book of scenes but a wide variety of topics and situations fine-tuned to recreate the day-to-day experiences of young women. This...

¿Para qué es bailar, papá? es el segundo de una nueva serie de libros para niños escritos por el Dr. Intergalactic titulado C.A.R.E. ¡Serie! CUIDADO. Standing for Conversations About Real Emotions es un cuento multilingüe para niños de 0 a 6 años que...

Our narrator observes their grandmother is always dancing, we learn more about the grandmother's past as a professional dancer and her joy in watching her grandchild follow in her footsteps. Then the narrator experiences the loss of this influential...

Our narrator observes their grandmother is always dancing, we learn more about the grandmother's past as a professional dancer and her joy in watching her grandchild follow in her footsteps. Then the narrator experiences the loss of this influential...

If you're hoping to find that one simple high school text that "tells it all" for your beginning theatre class, then look no further!  Marsh Cassady has taught theatre at the high school and college level for many years and is currently a director,...

Peg Kehret's middle grade books have won more than 50 state and national young reader awards. So these "scare-free" monologs are perfect for speech contests, acting exercises, auditions, or as part of a performance. Warm and funny, these monologs will...

Sofia Presenta Pasitos de MéxicoEste libro representa la belleza del baile folklorico de México. La hermosa Sofia nos enseña el mundo de folklore de various regiones de México. Descubrimos los vestuarios, pasitos, y historia del baile relacionado con...

Kestrel is out performed by a poodle?The clues are getting harder. When Pepper, the performing poodle is dog-napped, Kestrel races to the rescue. Is he out of luck as well as out of time?Join Kestrel and Skye on a circus tour filled with codes, villains...

Liona Lion dreams of being a ballerina and twirling across the Serengeti. Liona is thrilled to attend Ms Gia's Ballet School and can't wait to wear her new tutu on the first day.  Her friends get a glimpse of Liona's homemade outfit and the...

Enny Penny is a little girl with big wishes! Her wish to be the star in her school's Christmas play doesn't turn out quite like she had planned. A heartwarming and funny Christmas story about learning to share the stage!This Christmas she...

Third book of the nostalgic Sam Caruso Stories, A Boy At Heart is a story of love, friendship and imagination coming together to create lasting memories for Sam Caruso of his beloved Aunt. In this story, Sam has a birthday, and his favorite aunt, rewards...

"It's the best story I have set eye on in a long while! It just brought a wide smile to my face." Annie J, editor"An incredible celebration of creativity over screen time." fred's mumPenny Grizzle is the only person in the town who likes to draw...

Do you know how to Irish Dance?In this magical rhyming tale you will learn the basic steps toIrish Dancing and feel the motivational love of a young girlwanting to be the best she can be..5 STAR REVIEWED by Readers’ Favorite“It was a very fun...

The fate of a small drought-stricken town rests on a brave, empathic little girl, and her 'terrible' dancing.This uplifting, humorous and beautifully illustrated picture book, celebrates the magnificence of kindness, compassion and community.Mina loves...

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Precious things have been going missing in Enchantia in the lead up to a very special ceremony. Is someone trying to thwart...

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! A mysterious package arrives for Jade – it's a pair of red ballet shoes. Jade's curious, so she heads to Madame Za-Za's...

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! It's the White Cat's birthday! Everyone in Enchantia is planning the perfect party but something seems to be going wrong...

This book is a practical resource for acting and directing students of all ages - middle through high school, college and professionals young and old. Its 30 duet scenes and eight monologues include a fair sampling of the late 20th century work of...

Ballet is for Everyone brings to life the wonderful and welcoming world of ballet. Within these pages readers will learn that the beauty of ballet is meant to be shared with anyone and everyone, and this story of friendship and fun will surely make any...