I Will Dance
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

I Will Dance

By Nancy Bo Flood, Julianna Swaney (Illustrator)

A girl with cerebral palsy discovers a dance class for all abilities, chasing her dream to dance.

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48 pages· 663 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Eva dreams of dancing, but cerebral palsy makes her journey unique. When she finds a dance class welcoming all abilities, her tentative steps grow bolder. Encouraged by her instructor and peers, Eva's confidence blossoms. Can she find her rhythm and fulfill her dream of dancing? Discover a heartwarming tale of perseverance and belonging.

From the publisher

This poetic and uplifting picture book illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines follows a young girl born with cerebral palsy as she pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.

Like many young girls, Eva longs to dance. But unlike many would-be dancers, Eva has cerebral palsy. She doesn’t know what dance looks like for someone who uses a wheelchair.

Then Eva learns of a place that has created a class for dancers of all abilities. Her first movements in the studio are tentative, but with the encouragement of her instructor and fellow students, Eva becomes more confident. Eva knows she’s found a place where she belongs. At last her dream of dancing has come true.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
663
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about performing artsBooks about disabilitiesBooks about adoptionBooks about disability
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 26, 2020
First published
January 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534430617

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