Dance Me, Daddy

by Cindy Morgan, Point Of Grace (Foreword), Philomena O'Neill (Illustrator)

Dance me, Daddy. Dance me around. Don’t let my feet ever touch down. There’s nothing better than being your girl. If I am your princess, then you are king of the world.” This picture book by singer and songwriter Cindy Morgan sparkles with the joy of childhood and the blessings of families. Sing along with the CD performed by Point of Grace and listen to Cindy Morgan read the book version of this song that celebrates the joy in all stages of a child’s growing years, from the time his little girl dances on his feet until they dance at her wedding. A great celebration of God’s love.

Genres: Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Family

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 26, 2009

About the author

Cindy Morgan is a wife, mother, and singer/songwriter. She has recorded eight records, had twenty number-one songs, and has won nine Dove Awards over her career, including her most recent Dove Awards for 2008 Songwriter of the Year and 2008 Country Song of the Year for "How You Live," the song she wrote for Point of Grace. Cindy.

Reviews

[Chris Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a father watching his little girl grow up. Book includes CD with song “King of the World” by Point of Grace.

“Dance me, Daddy. Dance me around. Don’t let my feet ever touch down. There’s nothing better than being your girl. If I am your princess, then you are king of the world.”

[Jessica Starzyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so sweet and made me think about my wedding day! I loved dancing with my dad, so, I feel the connection to this darling little girl. The words had a good flow and I would definitely have this book in my classroom.

Grades: Preschool-2
Genre: Contemporary Realistic

[Myka Ellenwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: PreK-2
I love this book so much. It is adapted from a song by Point of Grace called King of the World. It tells the story of a father daughter relationship and how it changes as the daughter grows up. It is very sweet.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my daughter’s favorite books for me to read to her.

[Brianna Shrout · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story. My daughter loved the illustrations. The rhyming scheme was great. Though I will always prefer Love You Forever , this was still a great read.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dance Me Daddy is a charming book that would make a great gift for the father of a little girl. Based on the song "King of the World", Dance With Me Daddy is a picture book that follows a little girl and her dad from the time she is in pig-tails and dress-up clothes and he, with a full head of brown hair, is in blue jeans and a tee-shirt to the day when her daughter is dancing with her husband as she and her gray-haired dad, whose forehead has grown, watch.

For those who care about such things, Mom is a blonde and Dad and the daughter are dark-haired, with darker skin. The daughter's husband might be Asian, but is not definitely so. The people at the wedding are of different ethnic backgrounds.

The book, which includes a bonus CD, is classified as a children's book and is classified, as I think most, if not all books published by Zonderkidz are, as "religious/Christian", but there was no reference to Jesus in the book and the only reference to God was on a page when he was watching her sleep. It said "Sometimes when she's sleeping, he kneels by her bed to pray that her Father in heaven is watching over her every moment of every day."

You'll note that I began this review by recommending this book at a gift for Dad, even though it is classified as a children's book. I have a five year old assistant who helps me review children's books. I'm afraid it just didn't hold her interest. Maybe a child a couple of years older who had a better concept of growing up would enjoy the book more.

[Kayla Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a tear joker to me for a good reason because I reflected on my own life and my own times with my dad. This book helped me appreciate all that my dad has done with and for me in my life. I would recommend this to many other people. I am going to buy it for my dad when I get married. I also loved the illustrations because they felt real and depicted the story line well. This book did a good job going through the stages of a little girl with her dad and their journey together. I love this book. This is probably my favorite book so far.

[Olivia Kirkham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a touching book. As I was reading it I couldn't stop thinking about my Dad and what it was like when I got married. This book teaches what it is all about. Family. I loved seeing all the different ages throughout the girls life and her Dad's role in them. This is a great book to read to yourself and your children.

[Emilee Wirth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was adorable. There is a lot of meaning behind it about what good relationships can do and how much a great set of parents can help you be successful throughout life. A support group that cant get any better. The only controversial thing about reading this in the classroom is if some of the students didn't have a dad or a bad relationship between the parent and student.

[Toryn Coombs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really touched my heart. The relationship that a father has with his daughter and the miles stones that come about life in the relationship. I couldn't help but think about me and my father and how real the book connects with real emotions that one might have about their father. Very good book, though I feel it might not have the same effect on children at younger ages.

[Pam Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, heartwarming story and gorgeous illustrations. A favourite in our house!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS BOOK! I went to a Point of Grace concert where they sing a song just like this book! I am now using it for the father daughter dance at my wedding!!<3<3

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great story with beautiful pictures. I read it to my little girl and made my husband sit with us then made him read it to her. It's become a favorite for them to share.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet story that many girls can relate to. As a Daddy's girl myself, it made me tear up.

[Samantha Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet book! It makes me think of my dad and all the fun things we do together. If I have a daughter one day, I would want to read her this story.

[John Bechtold · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good children's book about the connection between a father and daughter.