SONG AND DANCE MAN

by Ackerman, Karen

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New York: Alfred .A Knopf, 1988 1989 Caldecott Medal winner. Moderate soiling to cover. Neat child's name on bookplate. Else clean and tight. Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer. . Weekly Reader Book Club Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Stephen Gammell . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Book summary

Three children visit with their grandfather, who was once a famous vaudeville performer. As grandpa describes his life on the stage, the children dress in his old costumes and try out some dance steps. Finally, the grandfather treats the children to an entire performance of his old act. Illustrated with color pencil drawings. Winner of the 1989 Caldecott Medal.

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