Monster Dance follows an endearingly melodramatic dog, Maurice, and Charlie, an artistic little girl, in a world that’s suddenly gone topsy-turvy. While Maurice voices his greatest fears, Charlie teaches him practical ways to help fight the virus (the “Monster”), illuminating that patience and caution are not fear, but courage. Monster Dance is intended not only to inform children six and under, but to comfort and empower them. 

The multimedia ebook launched on October 5th, 2020 on Apple Books, Google Play and iOS app stores. The ebook merges read-aloud narration, lightly animated illustration and music — a format signature to Madeleine Editions books. It is scored with “La Valse,” by the great impressionist composer, Maurice Ravel. The hard copy book, sold exclusively via Kickstarter, also includes the quality audio.

Monster Dance pledges a donation of three masks to healthcare workers around the world for every book sold. Moreover, copies will be donated to children’s hospitals across the United States.