African Dancing

Children's Literature

This title is part of the "Welcome to Reading!" series that is designed to provide children with a fun introduction to reading about people, places and things in their world. This selection in the "Let's Dance" series provides a simple overview of African dancing. Each page contains a color photograph and two to three short sentences in large type. Words contained in the glossary are in bold type. Children can learn the basics about this style of dance and use the bibliography in the back to discover more. The text is simple enough for beginning readers, but the content will also appeal to older children who are struggling to read. 2001, Children's Press, $13.50 and $4.95. Ages 6 to 10. Reviewer: Cheryl Peterson