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Day Dancer Flew, The

Dancer is a gentle and loving horse. He got his name because of how he moves his hooves—happily, like he’s dancing. Every day when the girl rides on his back, it feels like she is flying—until the rain descends and won’t let up. Everything floods and the girl and her family flee…leaving Dancer behind. But while sheltering at the community center, the girl can’t stop worrying about Dancer. She knows there must be a way to save him too. With the help of an agriculture officer, a horse expert and a helicopter pilot, a plan comes together to save the stranded horse.

Inspired by real events during the flooding near Spences Bridge, British Columbia, in 2021, this gorgeously illustrated book tells the tale of a girl’s love for her horse and the power of a community coming together to help humans (and animals) during a natural disaster.

Written by: Tiffany Stone
Illustrated by: Brittany Lane
Picture Book
Format: Hardcover
Ages: 3-5
Pages: 32
Dimensions: Height 10.75 in, Width 8.75 in
Originally published in North America: Spring 2024
All rights available excluding North American English

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Author: Tiffany Stone

Tiffany Stone is an acclaimed children’s poet and author of more than ten picture books, including Little Narwhal, Not Alone and Super Small. She is constantly inspired by animals of all kinds and loves to write about them. Tiffany lives with her family in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

Illustrator: Brittany Lane

Brittany Lane is a freelance illustrator and fine artist inspired by nature, animals, travel and folklore. She formally trained as a biologist and spent over a decade working as a wildlife biologist before pursuing her passion for art. Now she uses visual storytelling as a way to share her love for nature and wildlife with others. She currently lives in Stouffville, Ontario.