shanny1366's review
2.0
This book was very strange. I'm not a fan of the fact that how she got to and from the Savoy seems to have no rules or explanation. Even in fantasy stories, there's is some sort of way to explain what is going on. I also didn't like that her "superpower" was whining so shrilly that people left her alone. That's really not something you want to encourage in children.
catladybibliophile's review
4.0
Summary: "Mindy is scared about performing at her jazz dance recital, despite the encouraging words of her three great aunties: 'Whatever happens, just keep dancing.' Unconvinced, Mindy shuts herself in her bedroom, until a talking drum appears at her window and leads her to the 'Home of Happy Feet'-'way beneath the sidewalk' and back in time to the Savoy Ballroom, the legendary integrated Harlem dancehall. There she sees energetic dancers doing the lindy hop to the swing music of jazz greats Chick Webb and Benny Goodman. Mindy is so thrilled that she finds the courage to perform her own jazz dance for an appreciative Savoy audience. After she suddenly finds herself back in her room, she tells her aunties that she's 'ready and not afraid', (Thanks powells.com!)
Audience: Ages 6+
Genre: Multicultural picture book
Use: Shared Reading, Read Aloud, Independent Reading
Life Lessons: Teaches children about music, dance and other cultural issues.
Recommendations/Awards: Recommended by Me!
Publisher: Philomel Books
Audience: Ages 6+
Genre: Multicultural picture book
Use: Shared Reading, Read Aloud, Independent Reading
Life Lessons: Teaches children about music, dance and other cultural issues.
Recommendations/Awards: Recommended by Me!
Publisher: Philomel Books
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