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  • Published: 7 March 2017
  • ISBN: 9780735229044
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

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





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 e-book is an audio recording of the author reading each poem accompanied by original music.

  • Published: 7 March 2017
  • ISBN: 9780735229044
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

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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