Hello, friends! Our book today is Stanley’s Secret, written by John Sullivan and illustrated by Zach Manbeck, a sweet story about sharing one’s talents with the world. Stanley is a quiet kid. He tends to spend parties reading in the corner, he speaks softly during book reports, and doesn’t speak up when the lunch lady … Continue reading Stanley’s Secret (John Sullivan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning I Will Dance, written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Julianna Swaney, an inspiring tale of a young girl’s love of dance. When Eva was born, she could barely breathe; the doctors said she would not survive more than a few minutes. Yet Eva defied the … Continue reading I Will Dance (Nancy Bo Flood)
Hola amigos, y feliz Cinco de Mayo! In celebration, our book today is Danza!: Amalia Hernández And El Ballet Folklórico de México by Duncan Tonatiuh, a picture book history of Mexico’s celebrated dance company and the woman behind it. Amalia - or Ami - Hernández grew up watching traditional local danzas, and immediately fell in … Continue reading Danza!: Amalia Hernández And El Ballet Folklórico de México (Duncan Tonatiuh)
Hello, friends! Happy 2018! We’re starting a new year of reading with Bagel In Love, written by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Helen Dardik, the story of a bagel looking for the perfect dance partner, and perhaps something more... More than anything, Bagel loves to dance. And more than anything, he wants to compete in … Continue reading Bagel In Love (Natasha Wing)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Dancing In The Wings, written by Debbie Allen and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, a story about a young girl finding the self-confidence to achieve her dreams. Since she was very little, Sassy has always longed to dance. She works hard in her ballet class, but there is one problem: Sassy … Continue reading Dancing In The Wings (Debbie Allen)
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