Boys Dancing: From School Gym to Theater Stage

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2017

Review

Not only are there boys involved in this multi-school production but the boys are highlighted. Yes boys can and do dance, this is an equal opportunity title that is joyful and full of character. Four boys are followed as they progress from school gym dance lessons to a large arena and audience. Individual dance routines celebrate classic children's literature; a theme the dancers and readers understand and identify with.

All the children involved are shown working hard at their passion while their joy radiates off the page. The photography is wonderful, catching dances in the middle of their steps, hops and jumps. Adult child interaction is captured on the page as the teacher student connection evolves. Any child interested in music and dance will find this title exciting. Parents of girls and boys who love music will want to expose their child to this title and to dance lessons. Public Librarians should place this title in their collection. Music teachers in primary schools may well want to add this title to their classroom collection or recommend to the school librarian. Gift Boys Dancing to children who dance through the house and swing to the sound of music.

Overall Book Score: very good