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The Numbers Dance, A Counting Comedy

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Highly individual numerals in comedic hi-jinks convey the not-to-be-trifled-with concept that numbers-- although unchanging--can be lots of fun.  

Twirling and whirling, three groups of numerals dance, making mighty attempts to maintain their distinct personalities in the face of persistent pressure. The irascible 1, 2, 3, and 4, though frail and wiry, want to impose ballroom dancing on the others. 5 and 6 sportingly try to conform, but can't help reverting to raucous jazz dancing. 7–10 don't see the point of being anything but western line dancers. Scuffles, round-ups, and coercions ensue until 1–4 have their way. 5 and 6, however, break out in a jitterbug that allows everyone to go back to dancing in "their own styles, again!"

Impeccably metered rhymes provide the cadence of each dance, while spare art lends clean energy to the challenge of acceptance. A stylish number line keeps count, providing numeric value for each number.

Author:   Josephine Nobisso

Illustrator:  Dasha Ziborova

Trim Size:  w 8 ¾" × h 11 ¾" w/ Dust Jacket

Pages:  32, Full Color

Publication:  October 2005

Ages:  5-7, Grades k-2

Cloth ISBN:  0-940112-11-6

Cloth Price:  US $16.95 / Canada $22.95

Paper ISBN:  0-940112-12-4

Paper Price:  US $8.95 / Canada $12.95

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