Author- Karen Ackerman
Title- Song and Dance Man
Illustrator- Stephen Gammell
Year-1988
Genre- Caldecott
Format- Hardcover
Publisher- Alfred A. Knopf, INC
Reading Level- Early Elementary-assisted
Interest Level- Elementary
Topics- Caldecott, Picture story book, Dance
Summary- This book is about a grandpa who once was a song and dance man who danced on the vaudeville stage. One day his grandkids were at the house. He was telling them about the good old days when people didn't just sit in front of the TV. He brought them upstairs and showed the grandkids what he use to do for fun. They were in awe of their grandfather. They never knew he had such a hidden talent.
Extension Activity- For this extension you could have a classroom talent show. Each student could bring in their favorite activity or something they really like. Another idea would be to teach the students a little dance lesson.
