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Book Review Babies Around the World Dancing A Fun and Adorable Book about Diversity that Takes Tots on a Multicultura...

by Tamara Barker

Book Details

Publisher:duopress
Published:2019-09-17
Pages:11
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:1947458787

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

Samba, hip-hop, and tango. Dance away with an international lineup of babies in this fantastic follow-up to Babies Around the World. The journey takes us from the Bollywood dancers in India to the dragon dancers in China, with stops in Brazil, South Africa, the United States, and many more countries. These friendly babies welcome us to their homes with lots of rhythm and uplifting dance moves. Let’s boogie with them all around this musical planet.

Our Review

This vibrant board book introduces toddlers to global cultures through the universal language of dance, featuring babies performing samba, hip-hop, tango, and other traditional movements. Young readers journey from Bollywood dancers in India to dragon dancers in China, with lively stops in Brazil, South Africa, and the United States. Each page bursts with rhythmic energy and diverse cultural representation, creating an engaging world music experience for little ones. The international lineup of friendly, dancing babies makes this an excellent introduction to world cultures and musical traditions.

What sets this multicultural book apart is how it transforms cultural education into active participation, encouraging toddlers to mimic the uplifting dance moves alongside the global characters. The rhythmic text and joyful illustrations naturally support early physical development and coordination skills while expanding young children's worldview. Parents seeking diverse books that celebrate global communities will find this musical journey particularly valuable for building cultural awareness through movement and play. This energetic celebration of international dance traditions will have families boogieing together across continents.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction