The Dance

by Richard Paul Evans

Book Overview

Dancing marks the rites of passage in a daughter's life and that of the father who loves her. From her first carefree twirling in the flower-dotted yard, to her first solo performance in The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689823517
• ISBN13: 9780689823510
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 12.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

powerful

Beautiful illustrations accompany this delightful story which places you in a time of rememberance. Powerful words which make you reflect back into your life as a child, and makes you wonder as you grew what did your father think... It is a book that will end with you in tears because of the touching story line. Worth reading, and then buying one for a friend, and your father...

A beautiful book

I picked up The Dance as I browsed my favorite bookstore and was immediately caught in the magic of the illustrations. The message within struck a personal chord. An only daughter, I am extremely close to my father. His time on this earth is limited as he battles a devastating neurological disease. With tears streaming down my face, I was reminded that his love will always be with me. I am grateful for this simple book with such a powerful message.

A wonderful story

I am a father. My daughter is a dancer. She has just started her freshman year at college. I saw this book mentioned in a mail flyer. I sought it out. I had tears in my eye in the store as I read it. I cried in the car. I like to think that we are at that point in the book where the daughter is dancing with her prom boyfriend.This is a WONDERFUL touching story. It is exceptional for any father who has a daughter who dances. It is a wonderful book, too, for any father of a daughter. Please spread the word. I loved this book. I am giving it as a Christmas gift to my own daughter. I still smile when I see her dance.One more thing. The author donates the proceeds from the sale of this book to a home for abused children. You can't go wrong with this book.

Amazingly touching and beautifully illustrated

I first came across this book while browsing through the children's section of my local library. I opened the cover and was so amazed by the first picture that I had to stand there and finish it...I never even made it to a table! This tale of a young daughter dancing her way into her father's heart is enough to inspire any young dancer...and her parents alike. I highly recommend it for any age...child or adult.