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In a world where dreaming, music, and independent thinking have been banned, a few brave friends embark on a journey to reclaim their right to joy, community, and beauty. The Dance of Choco is an 80s-style dark fantasy flick turned gothic fairytale, wrapped in the warmth and humor of a children's bedtime story-for readers who have experienced reality and are brave enough to chase the light despite all odds. Choco, a gentle goat with fierce hopes, is pulled into a shadowed world of forgotten magic, haunted forests, and unlikely friendships. Alongside secretive bakers, sorrowful ghosts, and a grumpy frog who never wanted to be a magician, he must traverse a world that has lost its wonder-and remember how to keep it alive. Thought-provoking and rich with social, moral, psychological, and spiritual depth, Choco reminds us that hope itself is a form of resilience-and that in the face of adversity, moments of joy are still possible. It also shows us that friendship and community, despite the complexities of individuals, remain among life's most meaningful experiences. Blending lyrical prose with evocative illustrations meant to spark deeper conversation and imagination, this is not a story crafted for easy answers-or easy comfort. It's for those who understand that joy is resistance, that softness is strength, and that storytelling is not escape, but confrontation, reflection, and hope. Some stories are meant to stir the questions we've been taught to quiet. In a reality that can be unsettling, this is a book for readers brave enough to feel, willing to learn, unafraid to grow, and eager to embrace depth. -A bedtime story for those who don't pretend the dark isn't real.

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Penny Fantigrossi is a neurodivergent writer, advocate, artist, and lifelong dreamer who believes in the power of soft hearts and stubborn hope. She lives on a small homestead in Georgia with her husband, four children, and a rotating cast of animals who may or may not be magical. Whether the animals believe it or not, she holds fast to the idea that learning is a lifelong endeavor, reading can give you the world, and joy can be found in any circumstance. Jayce Fantigrossi is a funny, imaginative, animal-loving teen who helped dream up The Dance of Choco. When he's not writing stories with his mom, he's usually in the kitchen inventing new recipes-or cuddling with his beloved chicken, Gerald, who thinks she's a parrot, and insists on being treated like royalty. Jayce loves spicy food, his family, and making people laugh. The oatcakes in his forthcoming cookbook will be fully edible-unlike the ones in this book, which are only edible depending on your dental insurance.

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