Song and Dance Man
Author: Karen Ackerman
Illustrator: Stephen Gammell
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Awards: Caldecott Medal
Grade Level: PK-2nd
This book is about a grandpa who used to be a performer. When his grandchildren come to visit, he takes them up into the attic and begins to tell them stories about his performance days. He takes out his old dance shoes, hats, and costumes and his grandchildren pretend that they too are on the vaudeville stage. The grandpa then puts on a performance, filled with dances and songs, for his grandchildren. When the show is over, grandpa misses his glory days when he would perform many shows.
I would use this book as a read aloud. I would also use this book to teach about character traits and setting. Song and Dance Man can also be used to show students that once you have a skill, you will always have that skill.
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