Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it was like to be a song and dance man. Gammell captures all the story's inherent joie de vivre with color pencil renderings that leap off the pages. Bespectacled, enthusiastic Grandpa clearly exudes the message that you're only as old as you feel, but the children respond--as will readers--to the nostalgia of the moment. Utterly original."--(starred) Booklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The book is described as a nostalgic story about a grandfather's past in vaudeville, aimed at young children. No scary content detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The book is intended for young children and focuses on light-hearted themes.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have violence?
No violence detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The book is described as a nostalgic story about a grandfather's past in vaudeville, aimed at young children.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The book is intended for young children and focuses on light-hearted themes.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The story centers around family and entertainment without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The story does not address racial issues or identity.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The content is suitable for young children and does not include any inappropriate language.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The book does not address environmental issues.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The book is a children's picture book appropriate for ages 4-7.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have gender roles?
No gender roles themes detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The narrative does not explore gender expectations or roles.
Does Song and Dance Man (Caldecott Medal Winner) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Song and Dance Man'. The narrative focuses on a grandfather sharing memories of his vaudeville days with his grandchildren.
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