Friday, July 20, 2012
Rap A Tap Tap
The story is about a tap dancer named Bojangles who tapped his way around the city until it brought him fame. The story is based on the true story of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who was the highest paid African American during the Great Depression after becoming a famous tap dancer. The illustrations are bright and colorful and follow the story as it progresses. There was also a nice beat to the story as if you were there dancing along with him. The message the book is trying to tell is if you have a passion for something, like tap dancing, then it can lead to success in the future.
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I love this story. My eighth graders love to tap the beat as we read the story on their desk. I then have them write a story/rap with a beat and present it to the class. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI agree, one of the best things about this book is the rhythm you can get into while reading it! Kids love it, no matter their age. It is a good way to kick off African American History Month, since it is based on a true story.
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