Springtime Dance - Books with Music!

An engaging musical introduction to Books with Music, ventriloquism, puppetry, and songwriting.

Valerie Smalkin

30 Minute Program

$250

Silly Goose & Val introduce her book and song Springtime Dance in a 30-minute virtual program of music, ventriloquism, comedy, and active participation with you and your child(ren). While your program will be virtual here is a taste of the live programs that Val has done all over the US: Springtime Dance Assembly

As Heather Johnson (from Forest Lake Elementary, Harford County, Maryland) said: "You are a natural performer and this was just Perfect! Thank you, Thank you, thank you!"

Perfect for Zoom Birthday Parties!

About the Author

Valerie Leonhart Smalkin’s book with music, Springtime Dance, took gold in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in 2014. In addition to writing Val is a ventriloquist, musician, and award-winning songwriter.

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