FICTION

Dance Is for Everyone

by Andrea ZUILL
illus. by Andrea Zuill. 32p. Sterling. Apr. 2017. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781454921141.
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PreS-Gr 2—When Mrs. Iraina's ballet class gets an unexpected newcomer—an alligator—the diverse cast of students are surprised but decide to welcome her. They begin to affectionately refer to her as Tanya, after a famous ballerina, but her large tail quickly becomes a problem during practice. Together the students come up with a brand-new dance that showcases Tanya and her wild tail. The dance is a huge success at the recital, and Tanya happily returns to the wild, where she continues to dance with her animal friends. The illustrations are stylized and quirky, and the plot is engaging, with jokes that adults will appreciate peppered throughout. The narrative conveys the story's message of inclusion in a subtle manner, but the book's title makes this important theme abundantly clear.
VERDICT A fun read-aloud and a welcome addition to medium and large collections, best shared one-on-one or in a small group setting.
Reviewed by Candyce Pruitt-Goddard, Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville, WA , May 01, 2017

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