Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing
  • Published: 15 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9780803740211
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $35.00

Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing

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From the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror, a lively collection of rhythmic poems about various types of dance.

An irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha-cha to two-step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror

Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop. The rhythm of each poem mimics the beat of the dances’ steps. Together with Kristi Valiant’s dynamic illustrations, the poems create a window to all the ways dance enters our lives and exists throughout many cultures. This ingenious collection will inspire readers to get up and move!

Included with the book is an audio CD of the author reading each poem accompanied by original music from composer Jonathon Roberts.
  • Published: 15 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9780803740211
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $35.00
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About the author

Marilyn Singer

Marilyn Singer is the author of over 70 books for young readers, including Footprints on the Roof: Poems About the Earth and How to Cross a Pond: Poems About Water. The author lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Stephanie Roth has illustrated several chapter books for young readers. This is her first picture book. She lives in Shell Beach, CA.

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Praise for Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing

Accolades for Mirror Mirror:

  • Six starred reviews
  • Eight Best of the Year lists
  • Over 20 state award nominations

    • Accolades for Follow Follow:
  • Three starred reviews
  • A Cybils Award finalist
  • An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List pick
  • A Booklist's 30 Best Books of the Year

    • Praise for Echo Echo:

    * "Another inventive exploration of stories readers thought they knew." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

    "A visual and interpretive feast bringing timeless tales to a young audience." -- Kirkus

    "A wonderful addition to poetry collections and accompaniment for the myths." --Booklist