Dance Y'All

by Bettye Stroud

As his family begins to arrive to celebrate the bountiful harvest, Jack Henry, who has agreed to sleep in the barn to make room for company, finds his mind preoccupied with the snake he has seen in the barn and he must overcome his fears to join in the celebration and dance the night away!

Hardcover

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

Bettye Stroud, a former school library media specialist and author of several children’s books, is on a “mission” to introduce kids to the joys and benefits of reading at an early age. Reading out loud to children is the single most important thing an adult can do to prepare a child for future academic success and life. “Reading is a skill that they will use for the rest of their lives, and embracing it at an early age develops their love of books in addition to expanding their knowledge and vocabulary”, says Ms. Stroud.

Ms. Stroud’s entire career was spent working with elementary school children. Because she’s read thousands of books over the years, she knew what kind of stories she wanted to tell. After retiring, she joined a writer's group. Years of involvement with the best writers and best literature in the children’s field gave her the background she needed for her new venture. Ms. Stroud loves the personal interaction with children, so she spends a great deal of time visiting schools and libraries and inspiring children to read, grow, and dream.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really stunned by the gorgeous watercolors in this book. I know how difficult the medium is. They character’s emotions are well expressed and the drawings are allowed to take the most attention on the page versus the text. This makes the book an excellent book to be read to a child or a young group. The story was simple but showed bravery and a positive lesson about an animal many people are afraid of.