Jump!
Michelle Magorian, ill. Jan Ormerod
Published by Walker
0-7445-2073-8, £3.99
'Real boys don't go to dance classes' is Mum's genuinely horrified response to jump-crazy Steven's desperate pleas to join ballet lessons. Steven's enthusiasm and Mum's authoritative concern are parallel forces running throughout as both compromise by allowing, and participating in, basketball and a starring role in the 'basketball dance', with the final acceptance that 'real' boys can dance. 6-and 7-year-olds made enlightening admissions regarding school PE and much valuable discussion resulted generally. The sensitive and relevant storyline, combined with plentiful, lively illustrations, makes this book a potential success with many age groups.
Reviewed in BfK No. 87 (July 1994) by Gill Roberts (GR)
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