I just pulled this book off the shelf again today. I am a fan of artist/author Durga Bernhard. Her 2001 book To & Fro Fast & Slow can be a great springboard for a wide variety of dance explorations with students in preschool-third grade.
A dance teacher might simply read the book and riff off of the text and pairings of words, such as: south and north, back and forth, over and under.
The story is actually a unique one, capturing a child who lives two lives - split between time with her father and time with her mother. That component of the story will resonate with many students. How do we explore different ideas, activities, and environments in our lives?
I love using the word pairings in "opposites books" as springboards for movement, whether it is for improvisational activities, partner activities, or creating a dance with contrasting ideas.
The book can easily be purchased used on amazon.com. Check it out!