Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433836858
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18

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This fun story is filled with the movement, energy, and laughter that comes when kids dance with their grandparents. This lively story will leap into the hearts of kids and their grandparents alike as it celebrates intergenerational relationships in rhyming text. Nana can make any object a dancing partner. An umbrella, a broom, even a rake! Both onstage and off, she can shimmy, she can mambo, and do the bunny hop. She's won prizes and can dance to grandpa's music or to her own beat, but nothing is more special than when grandma dances with her grandchildren.

Author: Michelle S. Lazurek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692894354
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Nana has been Joy's mentor her entire life. She taught Joy many important things had taught Joy a lot of things: how to make scrambled eggs, how to sew a button onto her dress and how to make a pie. But, most importantly, she taught her about Jesus. One day, Joy asks Nana to teach her how to dance. It is through this event that Joy understands that mentorship is much like dancing. One person leads while the other follows. Although the rhythm might be awkward at first, each partner learns from each other and matures in their abilities. When Joy grows up, she takes what she has learned from Nana and teaches it to others. But on the day before her students' dance recital, Joy's faith is tested. Did she really learn from Nana, or was Jesus her real mentor?

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Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733937214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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An illustrated children's book for grandparents and grandchildren.

Author: Dottie Colegrove Logan
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434398897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57

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Author: O. Shelley Dunn
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452071187
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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"Dancing with Daddy took me right back to my grandmother's house! This book is a delightful way to communicate the importance of knowing who you are and where you came from.... What a great reminder of how important grandparents are in sharing family history." -Dr. Dannett Babb, President & CEO, BABB Associates: Education, Business & Government Consulting Shelley and Anthony Dunn continue their work of bringing people together. As a public speaker and appreciation advocate, Shelley offers appreciation workshops to small groups, church and cub scout groups, and select corporate entities. Mother and son have a unique God- led purpose of providing understanding and an appreciation for cultural, socio-economic and racial differences. Besides her advocacy work to bring people together, Shelley works at Victory University in Memphis, Tennessee as Director of Admissions. Her work in admissions has allowed her to make higher education available to those who are seeking to find their natural strengths, grow spiritually while pursuing a college degree, and discover God's purpose. She views her work at Victory as a way of helping students leave a legacy of purpose, honor, and glory for future generations. Shelley, Anthony, and 'Nana' reside just outside of Memphis in Horn Lake, Mississippi.

Author: Joe Hayes
Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press
ISBN: 1947627457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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A bilingual middle grade collection of playful folktales from Afro-Cuban tradition in side-by-side English and Spanish text, featuring ingenious human, animal and magical protagonists. Did you know that fire first came from an old sorceress? Cuban folklore teaches us about how she selfishly kept it for herself, until two clever twin boys who “could play their drums as if they had magic in their hands” tricked the hechicera into sharing it with the world. Whether or not you grew up hearing the story of Obbara the Orisha, who gained his special power by appreciating even the humblest gift, or of the three resourceful baby herons who used their song Tin ganga o, tin ganga o, yo mama ganga reré to find their parents— this folktales collection will charm you with its humor, magic, and wisdom. In this Aesop Prize-winning book, reformatted for middle grade readers, folklorist and storyteller Joe Hayes shares stories he learned after years visiting Cuba and listening to local storytellers. He first visited Holguín, Cuba, the sister city of his hometown, Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2001. He fell in love with the island and began to look for opportunities to meet and listen to Cuban storytellers, and to share the stories he knew from the American Southwest. He returned year after year, establishing a rich cultural exchange between U.S. and Cuban storytellers. Out of that collaboration came this fun collection of thirteen Cuban folktales. Joe gives context to the collection with an introduction and an all-important Note to Storytellers. In the Note, Joe goes over some of background of each of the tales included—what culture these stories originate from, some of the cultural meanings of elements in the stories, previous collections these stories have been included in, or other relevant storytelling and anthropological information. This collection is a wonderful resource for anyone trying to learn about the unique blend of Spanish, African and Caribbean influences on Cuban culture; for intermediate students of Spanish or English; storytellers looking to expand their repertoire; or anyone who enjoys a good folktale. Have fun reading and re-telling these stories yourself! “A captivating collection of thirteen folktales with influences from the Caribbean, Spain and Africa; Hayes has captured the essence and diversity of Cuba. Creation myths, legends and Pataki comprise this fascinating folktale anthology.”—REFORMA Joe Hayes’ bilingual Spanish-English tellings have earned him a celebrated place among America’s storytellers. He began sharing his stories in print in 1982. In 2005, Joe received the Talking Leaves Literary Award from the National Story telling Network, an award given to members of the story telling community who have made considerable and influential contributions to the literature of story telling. His books have received the Arizona Young Readers Award, two Land of Enchantment Children’s Book Awards, four IPPY Awards, a Southwest Book Award, a Skipping Stone Honor, an Aesop Prize, and an Aesop Accolade Award. They have been on the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List twice, and his book Ghost Fever was the first bilingual book to win the Bluebonnet Award. Mauricio Trenard Sayago was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1963. He was raised by his family and society to believe in the power of art to educate and transform the individual and society. This environment strongly influenced him. His goal is to use his work to simplify, exaggerate or change how we see our current realitites so that we can make the world a better place. Mauricio came to the United States in 2000 and lives in Brooklyn, making his living as an artist and using painting not only to create new images, but also to explore himself in his new cultural context.

Author: Steven H. Propp
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462058736
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440

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Its been two years: the grandkids are growing, and there is a new addition to the family: Ravishing Rhea! Nana and Papa are now blessed to witness (and occasionally assist with) the growth and development of six grandkids: three boys, and three girls. But the world is also changing: there are new challenges, as families must cope with increased financial pressures, juggling work and school schedules, and even temporary separations, not to mention dealing with the normal difficulties experienced by young people as they are growing up. In addition to playing sports, video games, celebrating birthdays, participating in Spelling Bees, making movies, and doing homework, the kids keep Papa and Nana busy trying to answer questions such as, What kind of pet should I get?; How long does the moon stay full?; Are all ladybugs girls?; How come we dont get presents for all the Twelve Days of Christmas? and of course, Are vampires real? Whether theyre walking to the park, building special projects for school, preparing for Halloween, or revising their Christmas lists for the sixth time, the kids both grow and learn, as well as help the adults around them to appreciate and celebrate the joy, wonder, and beauty of children?living in a new, and exciting world.

Author: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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A young girl shares her ballet dancing with her dying grandmother and the grandmother shares memories of her family's immigration from Poland and of dancing with the girl's grandfather.

Author: Jade Gibson
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1415206546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 427

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‘I never see my father. My father never sees me. But I see with the eyes he gave me. Slanted like the wings of gulls flying in the sky. And, when my mother speaks of Mexico, her eyes mist up with the lights of memory.’ Through young Mai’s eyes, life is enchanting and full of beauty. She dances on her grandfather’s feet while he talks of freedom. But the world is hard and her mother is struggling. When Rashid arrives, he casts a deep shadow over their lives. Nothing is beyond her new stepfather. They are desperate to escape from him, and their world becomes a constant battle for survival – one of fleeing, multiple identities, abduction and upheaval. Mai’s eyes not only witness the story of her mother, but also the poignant stories of the many women she encounters across different countries. Finally, Mai learns that, when freedom comes, it comes at a bitter price. From Mexico to Scotland to London to North Africa, the West Indies and back again, Glowfly Dance is a powerful and haunting story of migration, resilience and, ultimately, hope.

Author: Joseph Coelho
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781839130939
Category : Dance
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Discover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever your culture, ability or style with Luna! When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise?