Tap - Tap - Tap

by Dawn Renee Young

Gracie is full of energy . She tries to stop moving, but the wiggles and jiggles won’t stop. She constantly taps her pencil, wiggles around in her seat, or jiggles her feet. Gracie thinks she can’t do anything right.

One day she discovers her best friend Lacey’s red tap shoes. When Lacey invites her to tap dancing class, Gracie is so excited.

Will tap dancing get rid of the wiggles and jiggles?

Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

Dawn is a retired Teacher, Principal, and Teacher Improvement Coordinator. Earning her Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision, she went on to obtain a degree as an Educational Specialist in Character Education. She has been actively publishing the Mrs. Good Choice children’s line of books and is continuing to take her one-lady educational program, “Good Choices Matter” into schools and libraries. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), 12 x 12 Writing Challenge, and is the SCBWI Midsouth Nashville Social Director. Look for her next picture book TAP-TAP-TAP published by Solander Press, and Little Cub’s Big List coming soon! Dawn lives with her family in Tennessee.

Reviews

[Srividhya Venkat · Rating 4 out of 5]

TAP-TAP-TAP is an important book for children who are unable to stop moving at times when they are expected to sit still. Gracie can't help wiggling and jiggling to release her energy when she's doing her work, and feels miserable about it. However, with her friend's support she finds a fun, joyous way to overcome her problem. An inspiring story of friendship and support.

Recommended for kids 4+ and their parents/caregivers.

[Sherry Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this book to girls or boys of all ages. It’s never too early to learn how to be kind or helpful to someone who is struggling. A few adults might even learn a thing or two by reading this book. I purchased one for each of my nieces and they absolutely proclaim this to be their favorite book. This book deserves a 5 star rating!

[Howard Pearlstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun a charming story about a girl searching to find her way in the world, with great messages about friendship and perseverance. The hunt for heart illustrations is a fun touch to keep the pages turning.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is as full of energy as Gracie, the wiggler who finds her success in tap class. Expending energy creatively while cooperating in an active class helps Gracie refocus the restless feet in school. A story of friendship and the joy of finding just the right outlet.

[Jenny House · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dawn Renee Young captures the experience of a child who needs a way to release her extra energy. The story illustrates the joy of having a friend who truly understands you.

[Temitayo Fakorede · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tap-Tap-Tap is an amazing book. Highly recommend