Bright Hawk

Bright Hawk

Storyteller, Musician, and Coach

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The Dancing Hippo

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The Dancing Hippo won 2nd place in 3 categories in the 2022 Spring Book Fest! The Book won for the Cover, the Story and the Audio Ebook! 
Uncover the Magic of “The Dancing Hippo”  Dive into the enchanting world of our heartwarming storybook, “The Dancing Hippo.” This beautifully illustrated tale is a celebration of resilience and joy, starring a delightful dancing hippo under the shimmering moonlight.   What makes “The Dancing Hippo” truly special: 🌟 Vibrant Vocabulary: As your little ones journey through this story, they’ll encounter an array of captivating words that foster vocabulary growth, sparking their imagination and language skills. 🌈 Inclusivity Matters: Our story embraces gender-neutral pronouns, ensuring that every child can relate to and see themselves in the magic of the moonlit dance. We believe in stories that celebrate diversity and unity. 🤗 Fun for Everyone: “The Dancing Hippo” isn’t just for the kids; it’s a delightful read for all ages. Adults, too, will appreciate the profound message of resilience and the joy that can be found in even the most unexpected places. 📚 Grab Your Copy Today! For just $14.99, you can own a hardback edition of “The Dancing Hippo” and receive a FREE eBook to enjoy on-the-go. Whether it’s a bedtime story, a classroom adventure, or a gift for a loved one, this book is a gateway to a world of inspiration and inclusion.  Don’t miss out on this incredible journey. Purchase your copy today and let the magic of the moonlit hippo brighten your life.  Order now at BrightHawkProductions.com and make “The Dancing Hippo” a part of your storytime collection! 

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The Dancing Hippo

 

“A story that will stoke the flames of our own resilience. Mvuu moves through this book in a way that shows all beings are unique and worthy of inclusion.”-Melissa Bengtson, Program Coordinator for the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut’s Literacy & Education Center 

The Dancing Hippo
Story by Bright Hawk; Illustrated by Amanda Moore

We journey to Africa, with all its sounds and beauty, at sunset with a full moon rising. All the animals are jamming and our main character, Mvuu Kutamba, a hippo, finds themselves in a Hippo Dance Trance! Just then, elephants come down to the watering hole where this is all happening and the bull elephant announces loudly for everyone to hear, “Hippos cannot dance!” Ending the bliss bubble of joy and leaving the hippo to wonder what they did wrong. After a mud bath and a bit of time, the hippo comes out of the water and is visited first by the honey bee who reminds the hippo, sometimes life stings, and sometimes life is sweet! You decide! And asks, What are you willing to beee? And the hippo decides to be “Delightfully surprised by how sweet this life can be!” One night, during a new moon, the firefly arrives to tell the hippo, “Only you Can Shine your Light!” And the final visitor is a butterfly, who reminds the hippo, “Transformation happens! Each in their own way encouraging the hippo to be themselves and do what makes you happy! By the next full moon rise and sunset jam, the hippo is transformed and ready to do a hippo dance trance! The moon even sends a moonglow necklace. And this time, when the elephants arrive, the bull elephant notices and says, I guess hippos can dance! And they dance into the night…

What makes the story special is that it has no genders, no gender pronouns, intentionally so every child can see themselves in every character. The illustration by Amanda Moore is exceptional and transports the reader to Africa.

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The Dancing Hippo comes to life with art by Amanda Moore who has illustrated this book. The book is set to be released Nov. 27th, 2020 in hardback, softback, and interactive Ebook style.

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A Bright Hawk original story based in the African desert about a hippo that dances despite the naysayers among their tribe. This story is inclusive for all gender identities in an effort to make gender neutral stories available for all children. This story can be performed LIVE for groups of children in many different settings.

A very wet performance of The Dancing Hippo Story with a Live Action Charact

Bright Hawk's Blog

Stories, Storytelling tips, and announcements!

The Dancing Hippo

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Custom Productions

Bright Hawk Productions offers music, video, images and websites for companies looking to expand.

Custom MUSIC files, VIDEOS & WEBSITES!

Bright Hawk is available for custom productions including high-quality custom video and audio projects. Bright Hawk can help you complete your video, audio, or online production based on your own needs.

Bright Hawk did an audio production for Nicki Scully – a sample below.

Bright Hawk Productions created these tracks custom for Nicki Scully. This track includes Nicki’s voice and custom guided meditation, Bright Hawk’s recorded handpan and other percussive music, and Hollis Taylors digital additions and mixing.

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