I cannot remember where I read the review of this book (either the Horn Book Guide or the New York Times Book Review), but it is definitely being added to my "magic and whimsy" list. Have you ever created dances with students in grades 3-5 without music, and they rolled with the beauty of moving in silence? If so, check out this book.
The text of Silence by Lemniscates is simple and elegant – "In the silence…..I can hear the waves crashing…And the wind playing with my kite. At night, I can hear what the stars tell me."
I see a magical dance in the making – no musical accompaniment, but maybe a recording or live reading of the text while students dance. Or, consider creating a beautiful "dance for the camera" film project with your students using iMovie.
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