  | Daddy-daughter dance Author: Newsome, Malcolm | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
At last, the day of daddy-daughter dance is finally here! To get ready for their special night out, Mona and Daddy transform their entire day into a special dance routine. They boogie, shuffle, and slide to the hair salon, the nail place, and the dress store. But when they arrive, the dance has been cancelled! How will Mona, Daddy, and the other families get their chance to get down?
| Illustrator: | Mohammed, Jenin |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/01/25)
School Library Journal (+) (08/08/25)
Booklist (00/10/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/08/2025 PreS-Gr 2—"We take the groove wherever we go. Because the groove is inside us!" Mona and her daddy have been waiting all year for the big event, the annual Daddy-Daughter dance, and today's the day. Readers join the lively pair as they bounce, floss, and shake across town, all glammed up to impress. But moments before the event, a pipe bursts at school, and Mona has to be quick on her feet, learning that even when the record skips or scratches, you can always find your rhythm again. Newsome shares a familiar yet powerful story about the special love between father and daughter, and about finding silver linings, while giving plenty of chances for families and story hour attendees to find reason to dance. Mohammed's artwork shines as a colorful scrapbook come to life, adding depth to Mona's relationship with Daddy on the endpapers. The collaboration between author and illustrator is on full display, showcasing the bond between father and daughter, but also reflecting the real world in its stellar depiction of all kinds of families. VERDICT A joyful family-centric addition to all collections.—Bill Ives - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
