A young ballet student uses her passion for dance to escape her everyday challenges. As Andi dances through the forest, she finds a friend in the form of a loving squirrel, Lou. Together they dance and explore in Andi's newfound happy place. Andi comes to find that the forest adores her just as much as she adores it. Her favorite tree at the end of the forest, who she names Gloriana, whispers for her to dance. And she does. Andi jumps and twirls under the tree's branches, feeling it feed her soul while Lou cheers her on from high in the limbs.

However, when she returns to school, Andi is bullied by her peers who don't take ballet. They tease her about her talent and her outfit. She doesn't understand why they are so mean, and she longs to return to her safe place among the trees and the leaves. Finally, when her classmates see how the forest responds to Andi, they realize they were wrong. Andi is then accepted by those around her while doing what she loves.

This book envelopes readers into a magical place of joy and peace through warm, nature imagery and inspiring personification that bring dreams to life. With visual examples and step-by-step instructions, readers are encouraged to participate in the dance with Andi, Lou, and Gloriana, allowing them to experience the fun as they read. Additionally, they are given a glossary in the back of the book that teaches them the French ballet words and phrases. The love for dance is shared with young readers in a way that inspires them to allow the movement to spread through their hearts.

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