Dancing with Daddy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Dancing with Daddy

Written by Anitra Rowe Schulte · Illustrated by Ziyue Chen

A storm threatens Elsie's dream of attending her first dance.

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40 pages· AD540L
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Elsie eagerly anticipates her first father-daughter dance, practicing her moves in her wheelchair and sharing her excitement with her family. But as a winter storm looms, will her dream night be dashed? Can Elsie find a way to twirl and sway despite the unexpected challenge? Discover the heartwarming journey of hope and determination.

From the publisher

Elsie can’t wait to go to her first father-daughter dance. She picked out the perfect dress and has been practicing swirling and swaying in her wheelchair. Elsie’s heart pirouettes as she prepares for her special night. With gestures, smiles, and words from a book filled with pictures, she shares her excitement with her family. But when a winter storm comes, she wonders if she’ll get the chance to spin and dance her way to a dream come true.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about disabilitiesBooks about diversityBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about winter
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 1, 2021
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781542007191

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