Let's Dance! [Hardcover]

George Ancona (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998 | Age Level: 3 and up

Dancers from around the world twirl and jump through the pages of this book, inviting readers aged 3-8 t o get up and join in the celebrations. '

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-Colorful photographs and action shots on white backgrounds show the influence of music and dance on lifestyles and cultures around the world. "If you can speak, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance." Ancona begins by introducing various musical instruments to set the rhythms for multicultural, multigenerational dances. All of the movements are described through a simple text in a large-print format. Additional small boxes provide more information. Add this book to your collection if you are looking for a basic introduction to a variety of dances from the usual-tap dancing-to the unusual-Polynesian war dancing, and Tibetan Yak dancing.
Kit Vaughan, J. B. Watkins Elementary School, Midlothian, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 4^-9. Jubilant dancers of all ages freeze in mid-rhythm in sharp photographs that show the styles, costumes, and occasions for native dances from around the world. The large-print text is simple, allowing the vibrant photos and small-print captions to elaborate on the main points. On the spread that announces "Dancing is a way of celebrating," the skirts of an Afghan wedding dancer swirl as she employs traditional movements to wish good luck to a bride and groom; the facing page features a scene from the lion dance performed to welcome the Chinese New Year. Couples enjoying country barn dances face a page of urban youths twirling to break dancing beats. Dancers costumed like a yak energetically recognize that animal's contributions to Tibetan society, and colorfully gowned women of northern India pantomime and dance the story of jealous gods. This compact introduction to the art captures and conveys the author's enthusiasm for dance. Ellen Mandel

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688162118
• ISBN-13: 978-0688162115
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,002,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book that highlights the joys of dance, November 23, 2008

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This review is from: Let's Dance! (Hardcover)

I live in an area that has suppressed dance. This book is instructional for us in positive aspects that dance can have in our lives. This book illustrates the joy, without preaching, of dance. It demonstrates that dance can be a part of life.