Freeze Dance
A Story of the Dancing Cactus
Published on 12. June 2025
Book
Hardback
38 pages
979-8-89419-780-7 (ISBN)
Description
"I enjoyed it and very much liked your art. Thank you again for allowing me to read your very nice story."
(Well-known Southwest Children's Book Author)
Saguaro cacti are native to the Sonoran Desert, growing very tall with up to 25 arms that point upward as if they are reaching for the sky. When the sun goes down, the Saguaro cacti secretly begin to dance, and dance, and dance! Hip-Hop Harry, Boppin' Betty, and Tappin' Tooty come to life as they dance through the night. But when the sun comes up, they must freeze-so people won't catch them! And sometimes, when they stop dancing, their arms are in the wrong place! This book's playful rhyme is inspired by a 1906 cheerleading song from Lone Star School in Kansas.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
333 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89419-780-7 (9798894197807)
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Dawn Martin is an author and illustrator whose work delights children and parents alike. Her storytelling and illustrations vividly depict humorous family antics over the years.Dawn was born and raised in Southern California, later moving to Tucson, Arizona, where she has built a fulfilling life with her husband and three children. Remarkably, Dawn and her three children are all proud graduates of the University of Arizona, thanks to her husband's unwavering support.Dawn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Before embarking on her journey as an author and illustrator, she enjoyed a successful career in Human Resources.In retirement, Dawn fully embraced her passion for storytelling, transforming the everyday moments of family life into tales that resonate with young readers. Her stories, filled with warmth, humor, and authenticity, inspire laughter and connection, making them cherished additions to any child's bookshelf.