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Rap A Tap Tap
With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, Caldecott Medalists Leo & Diane Dillon bring young readers a rap a tap tap celebration of dance that will have readers clapping and tapping along.
"There once was a man who danced in the street / He brought pleasure and joy to the people he'd greet / He didn't just dance, he made art with his feet / Rap a tap tap--think of...more
"There once was a man who danced in the street / He brought pleasure and joy to the people he'd greet / He didn't just dance, he made art with his feet / Rap a tap tap--think of...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
September 1st 2002
by Blue Sky Press
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This book follows the adventures of Bojangles as he dances his way through the city. He dances past a wide variety of people in a busy city, some who welcome him while others ignore him. But despite this, he continues to dance his way through the city, past the old, young, the poor and the rich. Each two page spread features those that Bojangles’ is dancing to on the left and his dancing on the right and underneath it all the simple rhyming text ends each spread with the repetition of “rap a tap...more
Moving his feet with furious speed and impeccable rhythm, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson taps his way through this colorful book. He dances for everyone, from the fancy folks in top hat and tails to the down and out people living in the skids. He dances his way to fame on the stage, “Bojangles, Bojangles, that was his name. Rap a tap tap – think of that!”
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrators, this book is a wonderful introduction to a legendary entertainer. Bill“Bojangles” Robinson...more
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrators, this book is a wonderful introduction to a legendary entertainer. Bill“Bojangles” Robinson...more
May 05, 2009
Katrina
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Dance Storytime or Lesson on Jazz
Shelves:
picture-books,
storytime
Each two page spread features those that Bojangles’ is dancing to on the left and his dancing on the right and underneath it all the simple rhyming text ends each spread with the repetition of “rap a tap tap - think of that!” The book includes a brief afterward explaining who Bojangles was and the influence that he had on tap dancing.
The simple gouache paintings almost look like cutouts on a white background as there is almost no variation in the blocks of color. The color choices reflect in the...more
The simple gouache paintings almost look like cutouts on a white background as there is almost no variation in the blocks of color. The color choices reflect in the...more
A man tap-dances his way through the streets, passing open and closed doors, through fancy neighborhoods and “the skids.” The man is Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time. All different kinds of people love to watch Bojangles dance. His flying feet made him famous.
The illustrations add a layer of symbolism to the infectious rhythm of the text. When Bojangles is dancing in the streets, passersby are African American; when he becomes famous, the audience is prim...more
The illustrations add a layer of symbolism to the infectious rhythm of the text. When Bojangles is dancing in the streets, passersby are African American; when he becomes famous, the audience is prim...more
This book follows the adventures of Bojangles as he dances his way through the city. He dances past a wide variety of people in a busy city, some who welcome him while others ignore him. But despite this, he continues to dance his way through the city, past the old, young, the poor and the rich. Each two page spread features those that Bojangles’ is dancing to on the left and his dancing on the right and underneath it all the simple rhyming text ends each spread with the repetition of “rap a tap...more
Summary: In illustrations and rhyme describes the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time.
Book has a nice rhythm and repetitive phrase "Rap a tap tap - think of that!"
Book can be read aloud with shakers, kids keeping the beat as the book is read and joining in with the repetitive phrase.
Also works well with the whole book approach - interpreting the illustrations. Also questioning why the illustrator draws multiple legs - to show movement while danc...more
Book has a nice rhythm and repetitive phrase "Rap a tap tap - think of that!"
Book can be read aloud with shakers, kids keeping the beat as the book is read and joining in with the repetitive phrase.
Also works well with the whole book approach - interpreting the illustrations. Also questioning why the illustrator draws multiple legs - to show movement while danc...more
Oct 03, 2011
Melanie Johnson
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"Bojangles, Bojanges that was his name. Rap a tap tap -think of that!" This book of historical fiction was interesting to read and just had to buy it. It teaches kids about a guy who name was Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who was the greatest tap dancer during the Great Depression. As you read the book you will come across the words of the on every other page which I love because you can the kids to join in while you read. The picture helps you to understand the words to the story. For instance if...more
Rap A Tap Tap is a picture book about a young man who loved to tap dance. "Rap a tap tap---think of that" is repeated throughout the book. You can almost hear the dancer tapping on the floor with his tap shoes. The story is about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1978-1949) a famous tap dancer who during the Depression of the 1930's was the highest paid black entertainer. He starred in Broadway and on May 25, 1989, Congress declared that day as National Tap Dance Day in honor of Bill Robinson's birthd...more
I loved learning about Bojangles! This name of legend, about whom I knew nothing! M liked reading it a few times, too, even murmuring the rap-a-tap-tap refrain to herself for several days afterwards. The illustrations are bold and graphic-y, but as a read-out-loud book I found it hard to find the cadence and rhythm of the text. Which was weird for a book about one of the best dancers of all modern time.
This was one of my first multicultural books I had in the classroom. It was a wonderful addition to our library. I even showed the children some videoclips of Bill Robinson tap dancing. We made our own tap shoes in class using our shoes and quarters taped to the front bottom. It was fun tapping all around the room!
Feb 21, 2011
Brittany Brewer
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This short story book takes us on a wonderful journey along with Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, who is known to be the greatest tap dancer of all time. The authors describe Bojangles as a fun, fearless person who brings joy to the lives of those who he comes in contact with. This is a great story to share with students anytime of the year. It will help them understand how people can have a special talent and use it to make everyone happy. This book provides a text to world connection, and allows the...more
Did you know there was a National Tap Dance Day? I happened to check this book out the day after the day that is set apart to honor Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. I thought that was so fun. Aside from that, this book is fun because of it's short, rhythmic lines and the art work is very alive.
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This would be a fun book to introduce to students if there was a section that was being taught about rhythm. It would be easy to incorporate certain words with a move for the kids to do when the word is read. It is a fun and engaging book that shows how movement can create happiness.
Rap a Tap Tap does a wonderful job incorporating rhyme and rhythm into the story of a famous tapdancer. Not only does it rhyme, but it uses a repetition of the -ap ending, helping children to begin to recognize this ending in other words as well.
This was a fun book for children to read and learn about "Bojangles," the most famous tap dancer of all time, and what he did in his career of tap dancing. It also repeats the line "Rap a tap tap - think of that!" which is a great line to introduce repetition. This is a colorful book as well, with great illustrations and a good book to use when talking about biographies of people. It also tells a cool story that I think kids will love.
This book is a tribute to the African American tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. It's filled with fun rhyming words and a rhythmic beat to "Rap a tap tap, think of that!" This book will be great for ages pre-K up to 2nd.
Apr 27, 2013
Lauren
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This is a picture book about a young man who tap dances around the world. He affects every single person who he dances around and has the entire town listening to his feet and watching for him throughout the day.
I think that this book is great for a class read for younger ages as well. I liked how it shows students that boys can dance and do the same things girls love! This boy dances his way through life no matter who judges.
This book follows a man who loves dancing. He dances through all different scenarios and meets new people and animals. He eventually gets fame from it. lots of repetition and rhyming
Beautiful book! I read it every year to my students and show them videos of Mr. Bojangles (A&E) and the dance scenes from his 4 movies with Shirley Temple.
Apr 22, 2013
Allison Burke
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Cute short poem that teaching a new way of writing on repetition and reverse. You could even add a beat to this book! Fun for the classroom and grades k-2
Oct 21, 2010
Ayana Mishelle
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
classic,
diversity,
history,
inspirational,
k-2-level,
predictions,
read-aloud,
rhyming-words
This book is illustrated by the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King, a book about dancing and a bit of history.Engaging read aloud , rhyming words.
I really liked the illustrations; I think they used screen printing? Or something to imitate a screen print look. It was really well thought out!
The illustrations were lovely, the rhythm was fun, but I think this book needs something more, somehow. (Teddy liked it.)
This is an excellent to introduce students to african american culture. It is unqiue with its words and multicultural.
Great illustrations, wonderful language, a nice way to begin a discussion about jazz, dance, or history.
fun to read with chidren.
"Rap a tap tap- think of that ! "
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson ( tap dancer )
"Rap a tap tap- think of that ! "
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson ( tap dancer )
a cute story about mr bojangles shows them history and rythum and gives a breif story about dancing
About famous tap dancer Bojangles. Has good rhythm. It got the non-violent social change award
Good rhyming and repetition. Has the bio for Bill Bojangles Robinson in the back.
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