Dance with Oti

Written by Oti Mabuse · Illustrated by Samara Hardy

Join Mrs. Oti's class to master the Bird Jive, but an unexpected visitor changes everything.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Mrs. Oti's dance class, excitement and nerves fill the air as children like Fikile and Naira prepare to learn the Bird Jive. Gan hesitates, while Martin is eager to impress. Just as the class finds its rhythm, an unexpected visitor's fluttery entrance inspires a new twist. Can the class adapt and embrace the surprise? With vibrant illustrations and a QR code for a dance tutorial, this story invites families to move and groove together. Discover how a little disruption can lead to a delightful dance adventure.

From the publisher

Slide to the right! Kick to the left! Join the class and learn the steps to the Bird Jive in this buoyant book by a winner of the top British TV dance show. It’s time for Mrs. Oti’s class, where everyone’s about to learn a dance in ten easy steps! There are lots of children, and lots of feelings, too. Meet Fikile in her sparkly new shoes, and Naira, who is super excited to get started. Gan is a little worried about joining in, while Martin can’t wait to show his parents what he can do. Everyone’s getting into the groove (with just a few missteps) when suddenly an unexpected visitor disrupts the class–one whose fluttery movements give Mrs. Oti an idea. With a warm, upbeat text from a two-time winner of the hit British TV show Strictly Come Dancing and bright, child-friendly illustrations, this picture book debut will dance into the hands of families everywhere who love to move. As an extra treat, there’s a QR code at the end enabling readers to watch a step-by-step tutorial and listen to the “Bird Jive” song. Here we go!

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