Central Kansas Library System

All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon . . . all except one. This little orangutan wants to dance! A hip-hop, cha-cha-cha dance full of somersaults and cartwheels. But who will dance with her? Written in bold poems in the tanka style, an ancient Japanese form of poetry that is often used as a travel diary, this exuberant orangutan celebration from acclaimed poet Margarita Engle will make readers want to dance,...

"George is so excited--Hanukkah is here! At a party with the man with the yellow hat, George delights in the lighting of the menorah candles, a rousing dreidel game, and lip-smacking, delicious latkes. He even manages to get into a little bit of trouble--and a little bit of a mess!"--P. [4] of cover.