Citation: Van Fleet, M. (2017). Dance. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Ages: 2 and up

Grades: PreK – Up

Description: In Dance, a baby chick learns how to dance from a friendly band of animals. The book includes jazzy rhymes such as “First thing Chickie Baby just wiggle your hips, and do the Hippopota Hula it goes like this:” that are paired with bright images of animals dancing. 

UsesWith its jazzy text and vibrant art, this interactive board book is sure to get kids dancing along! This book can be used in a program or storytime about dance or animals, and librarians/teachers can invite children to dance like each animal while the book is being read.

Review Sources:

Dance. (2017). Kirkus Reviews.

Tags: animals, dance, rhyme, children