Kitchen Dance

By Maurie J. Manning

Children discover a secret nighttime dance, joining their parents in a joyful family embrace before bedtime.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Awakened by mysterious sounds, a little girl and her brother sneak downstairs to find their parents dancing and singing in the kitchen. Drawn into the joyful family dance, they experience a magical night filled with music and love. As the lively tunes transform into a soothing lullaby, the children drift into sleep, wrapped in the warmth of their parents' embrace. This poetic tale, with its vibrant and calming illustrations, captures the essence of familial love and the beauty of shared moments, making it an ideal bedtime story.

From the publisher

A little girl wakes in the night to mysterious, inviting noises. She rouses her

brother, and they sneak downstairs and peek into the kitchen. To their

amazement and delight, their parents are dancing and singing—“¡Como te

quiero! Oh, how I love you!” — as they clean up and put food away. Mama

and Papa discover the two kids and sweep them into the embrace of a

family dance. Slowly, the song changes to a lullaby . . . the children close

sleepy eyes . . . then Mama and Papa tuck them into bed again.

The story reads like poetry. The art moves from subdued tones to hot

tropical colors and back again. And as you turn the pages, you can almost

hear the music—changing from a pop ballad to a hot tango to a cozy

lullaby. All in all, it’s a perfect bedtime book, with a satisfying hugs-and kisses ending.