Kane Miller Publishing
Luna Loves Dance
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$12.99
Luna loves to dance, but when she goes to her first dance class, she falls and is not invited to join. She worries that she will never be a real dancer. The loving family-its members have many shades of skin-that surrounds her keeps encouraging her until she finds the joy in dancing once again. The art really shines in this sweet story; the pictures are vivid and brightly colored with lots of details in a wide variety of cultural settings, including a Broadway musical, an Afro-Caribbean street festival, and the grandparents' living room. The overarching theme of persistence and doing the things that make you happy will ring true with many. There is also a consistent metaphorical aspect to the story about how Luna doesn't see the colors as vividly when she's not dancing, and this could make a a good bridge to discussion about figurative language. VERDICT This sweet story and its uplifting messages is an easy purchase to recommend.