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Temporarily out of stock
Title: Diana Dances
Author: LOZANO LUCIANO
Format: HARDCOVER
Publication date: 12/03/2019
Imprint: ANNICK PRESS
Price: $34.00
Publishing status: Active
A picture book star is born! Diana is struggling in school. She’s bored. She can’t concentrate. And she really doesn’t like math. Diana visits the doctor after her mother receives a call from a concerned school teacher, but the family doctor finds nothing amiss. It’s only when Diana hears the soft musical notes filling the psychologist’s office that her body begins swaying rhythmically and the correct diagnosis can be made: Diana is a dancer! This wonderfully illustrated picture book debut showcases Luciano Lozano’s modern yet timeless style, making for a story that readers will want to return to again and again. Elements of diversity woven throughout the story send subtle yet powerful messages of inclusivity and body positivity to young readers. While Diana Dances is sure to resonate with budding dancers, its wonderful tribute to the need for self-expression, the power of movement, and the importance of self-esteem is universal. Diana’s joy at finding her creative outlet is infectious, making Lozano’s fearless heroine a sure-to-be favorite with children. The verdict is in: Diana is delightful!
Booklist (01/01/2019):
Grades K-2 Diana is not great at school. She’s especially bad at math. She just can’t seem to concentrate, which doesn’t really bother her, but does seem to concern her teacher, her mother, her tutor, and her pediatrician. This outpouring of concern makes Diana feel bad, especially when she winds up in a psychologist’s office. The psychologist wants a private word with Mother and leaves Diana alone to listen to gentle music on the radio. The more she listens, the more Diana needs to move, and soon she’s gracefully gliding across the room. Aha! Diana is a dancer! Following the psychologist’s advice, Diana is enrolled in dance school, and soon discovers that she can learn stuff?especially when she’s moving. This tribute to a kinetic learner will reassure kids facing the same issue, and the wonderful ink on silkscreen illustrations (Diana is short and round, with oversize horn-rimmed glasses) add sweet humor. The gentle demolishing of stereotypes ?not everyone learns the same, not all ballerinas are tall and willowy?is an added benefit.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)
ISBN: 9781773212487
Weight: 408g
Dimension: 302mm X 211mm
Pages: 40