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Max is a young baseball fan whose upcoming Saturday game is always a highlight of his week. Looking for a fresh way to get ready, he discovers that watching his sister practice dancing can be the ideal warm‑up, blending rhythm, movement, and excitement. As he watches her twirl and step, Max learns how dance and sports can share energy, focus, and fun, turning a simple routine into an inspiring basketball‑and‑dance experience.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rachel Isadora
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