The animals want to party,They want to show their moves,Kick up their heels `n shake a leg!Join in, get down `n GROOVE!A fun, rhythmic, verse story tribute to the MOVE initiative of Michelle Obama, America's African-American First Lady, encouraging children to get up and "MOVE" and have fun doing it!The book won the Simone Wood Award for a book highlighting the benefits and joys of dance to children.
J.R.Poulter has worked as a senior educator, librarian, lecturer in English Expression, editor and in a circus. A multi-awarded author/poet with over 50 books to her name, she also writes poetry, YA and general readership fiction under J.R.McRae.COMMENDATIONS:Outstanding author - Helen Chamberlin, Hachette, Macmillan, Windy HollowHighly original, highly visual author - Mark McLeod, Random House, HodderAustralia's Scheherazade - Dr. Florence Lewis, Professor of English literature, Berkley, UCMajor Awards:* Children's Choice, New Zealand* in Top Ten Children's Books & YA Books, New Zealand,* "Mending Lucille" won Crichton, CBCA Award* Premier's Recommended Reading List, NSW, Australia* Poetry - Premier's Open Literature Award [Warana]* Simone Wood Award, USA - children's book on dance* LiFE Award, Literature for Environment [for 3 books]* Award-Winning Finalist, International Book Awards* Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Picture Books 5 and younger* "Getting Home" Winner, Purple Dragonfly Award - Best Illustrations* Readers' Favorite International Book Award WinnerWebsites: