Dancing the Ring Shout!

by Kim L. Siegelson, Lisa Cohen, JATS

It is the last day of the harvest, and everyone at Appling Farm is preparing for the ring shout-a celebration filled with dance, song, and praise shouted out to God for the year's blessings. Everyone in Toby's family will play an instrument that speaks from their hearts directly to God's ears. Toby is finally old enough to join them in the event, but what will he bring? Sticks? A cowbell? Horse brushes? It's hard to decide, for it must feel right. And Toby's got to hurry-the ring shout starts tonight!Dancing the Ring Shout! is the first picture book honoring the longstanding ring shout tradition from west Africa and the American South. Heartfelt and beautifully told in a rainbow of colors that swirl like magic, this story is one to cherish all the year round.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Cultural

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[MaKenzie Reiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I chose to read this book because it was recommended by a classmate of mine. I thought the text and illustrations did an excellent job demonstrating diversity and tradition. Overall, this book was written and illustrated very well.

[Skylar Burris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, which I thought was a good story about showing gratitude to God and learning to be content in all circumstances. It was also nicely written: poetic and descriptive enough for me to enjoy reading aloud to the children. My daughter took two readings to warm up to it, but the second time she seemed really to enjoy it.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great topic to introduce cultural traditions and share our own family and cultural traditions with one another in the classroom.

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