About this title: Dumpy La Rue is a pig who just loves to dance. Not discouraged when his barnyard pals tell him that pigs can't dance, Dumpy puts on a show that proves once and for all that he, at least, is a wonderful dancer. Black brush line and watercolor illustrations accompany the text. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Date Published: 2001-05-01
ISBN-13:9780805063851ISBN:0805063854
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: Good. 0805075356 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0805075356 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: New. Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas. GREAT BUY. Brand New From US Distributor. WE ARE A 5 STAR SELLER with OVER 3, 500, 000 BOOKS SOLD. read more
Description: Illustrated by Lewin, Betsy. Good; 2002. 0439376394. Lightly used, mild signs of handling at edges/corner tips.; Softcover; Scholastic, Inc.; New York; First Printing; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall. read more
Description: Fine. 0805063854 Hardcovers Brand New, no dust jacket, boards are glossy laminate pictorial, covers showing NO discernible wear. Pages are pristine. LOOKS LIKE NEVER OPENED. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780805075359ISBN:0805075356
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: New in New jacket. pp. 30. Everyone told Dumpy La Rue that pigs donít dance. But Dumpy knew better. He closed his eyes & twirled to the tune inside his head. The whole barnyard gathered around, & soon hooves were stomping, wings were flapping, & feet were stamping out a beat. Elizabeth Winthropís romping, rhyming story & Betsy Lewinís exuberant illustrations will have readers tapping their toes, jumping for joy, & dancing a jig with this passionate pig. Color illustrations. ìA perfect read ... read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
"This is a spry story starring a piglet determined to dance. Though his parents insist that "Pigs don't dance./ They grunt, they grovel,/ they snuffle for truffles," Dumpy La Rue kicks up his hooves in front of an audience of barnyard animals. When the sheep announce that they, too, want to dance, Dumpy offers some advice to his pals: "If you want to dance,/ if you want to glide,/ just close your eyes/ and listen inside." Artist Lewin (Click, Clack, Moo) portrays the closed-eyed assemblage of critters including Dumpy's family spinning, twirling and gliding along with the prancing porker. Though the verse intermittently falters in its rhythm and rhyme, the kid-tickling energy and silliness remain constant (e.g., "The goats did a two-step./ The fox did a three./ The mule danced the salsa/ with a neighboring tree"). And amidst the merriment, readers just may pick up on the importance of bucking stereotypes and listening to one's own drummer or whatever it is that is playing "inside.""
"Dumpy, a young pig who wants to dance, runs up against his family, who think pigs just should not dance. But soon, all the animals are dancing, including his mother, his father, and his sister. This story is told in rhyme."
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