I Dance - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Diana Rañola (Author), Christine Almeda (Illustrator)An easy-to-read book for girls and boys who love to dance. Perfect for kindergarten and first g rade readers. I dance with a hat.I dance with a fan.I dance like a duck.I hop. Fun pictures show dancers in authentic poses and beautiful costumes. Each illustration shows a traditional Philippine folk dance. With simple text that is leveled by educational experts, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Includes phonics features. Decodable words and sight works are listed in the book.Author BiographyDiana Rañola was born in the Philippines and moved to the U.S. when she was 20 years old. She attended the De La Salle University in the Philippines where she completed her thesis on Singkil, a Philippine ethnic dance from the Maranao. Diana is a certified pilates instructor who also holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration (specializing in Financial Management and Public Finance) from New York University. She is a naturalized U.S. citizen and lives in Stanford, Connecticut. Christine Almeda is a Filipino-American freelance illustrator & character designer from New Jersey. She grew up reading cozy books and filling countless sketchbooks with drawings. She later graduated from Montclair State University, earning a BFA in Animation & Illustration. Christine illustrates book jackets and picture books. She believes, through the power of creativity, art can make life more beautiful. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.2 x 8.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 28, 2025 Show more