# Feel the Beat: Dance Poems That Zing from Salsa to Swing - Hardcover

by **Marilyn Singer** (Author), **Kristi Valiant** (Illustrator)

**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_  
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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 Valiant's dynamic illustrations, the poems create a window to all the ways dance enters our lives and exists throughout many cultures. This ingenious collection will inspire readers to get up and move

Included with the book is an audio CD of the author reading each poem accompanied by original music from composer Jonathon Roberts.

### Author Biography

Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children's books in a wide variety of genres. She was the 2015 winner of the NCTE Excellence in Poetry for Children Award. She, her husband, and their standard poodle divide their time between Brooklyn and Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Kristi Valiant is the illustrator of _Pretty Minnie in Paris_, _Pretty Minnie in Hollywood_, the Little Wings chapter book series, and _Penguin Cha-Cha_, which she wrote and illustrated. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbus College of Art & Design. Kristi lives (and dances!) in Indiana with her husband and daughters.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11 x 8.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 07, 2017

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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