José! Born to Dance: The Story of José Limón
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Jos?! Born to Dance tells the story of a boy born in a small Mexican village who became one of the greatest dancers of all time--Jos? Lim?n. Jos? was a boy with a song in his heart and a dance in his step. Born in Mexico in 1908, he came into the world kicking like a steer, and grew up to love to draw, play the piano, and dream. Jos?'s dreaming took him to faraway places. He dreamed of bullfighters and the sounds of the cancan dancers that he saw with his father. Dance lit a fire in Jos?'s soul. With his heart to guide him, Jos? left his family and went to New York to dance. He learned to flow and float and fly through space with steps like a Mexican breeze. When Jos? danced, his spirit soared. From New York to lands afar, Jos? Lim?n became known as the man who gave the world his own kind of dance. Susanna Reich's lyrical text and Ra?l Col?n's shimmering artwork tell the story of a boy who was determined to make a difference in the world, and did. Jos?! Born to Dance will inspire picture book readers to follow their hearts and live their dreams.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0689865767
ISBN13:9780689865763
Release Date:August 2005
Publisher:Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.7" x 11.1"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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Brave Young Man!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This boy of Mexican dancer Jose Limon is beautiful. This young Mexican boy who immigrates to America and follows his dreams of becoming a painter is a pure joy to read. Painting is not the road he takes. Dancing finds him! After reading this book I proceeded to learn more about Jose and the his dancing career in New York. This book is amazing in it illustrations. I love any book Raul Colon illustrates! I think 1st-3rd graders would enjoy this book.
Jose! Born to Dance: The Story of Jose Limon
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A beautifully illustrated biography of the dancer José Limon, this book has proven to be quite timely in light of recent events surrounding immigration. It chronicles how young José fled Mexico for America and endured ridicule in elementary school for his poor English. Regardless, José's determination to succeed prevailed, and his story always receives cheers when I read it to various elementary classes. To view this and other cool short book recommendations for all ages.[...]
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