The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist
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Ages 5-7
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Let me start by saying– Aidyn LOVES to dance!
So he was immediately enraptured by this book. What’s ironic is that music is a big part of our family history– dance is not. Voice is what steals the show for our family.
Reading this book gave me all the family feels. Each page turned took me back to family gatherings listening to different folks sing and share their voice with us.
And I cannot ignore the illustrations! They are animation-worthy.
How to use this children’s book
Use this book to dance! Yes, you will want to get up and dance with your child WHILE reading this book.
Talk with them about what makes them special. Remind them that they do not need to be talented in something just because the people around them are. BUT if they really want to learn to do something– they can learn it. Just remind them to put their own spin on it!
Summary from Amazon Children’s Books
Kai is the only member of his family who can’t get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of Black families.
Kai’s aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding … except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide–a groovy line dance with footwork that Kai can’t quite figure out. More than anything, he wants to prove that he can boogie with the rest of his family and earn a cool nickname from his granddad. Can Kai break through his nerves and break it down on the dance floor?
Told with humor and heart by author Kelly J. Baptist and lively illustrations from debut picture book artist Darnell Johnson, The Electric Slide and Kai is a funky celebration with all the right moves!
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