Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing

Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to SwingBy: Marilyn Singer Illustrator: Kristi Valiant An irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha cha to two step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip hop. The rhythm of each poem mimics the beat of the dances steps. Together with Kristi Valiants dynamic illustrations, the

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