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Netane, Kealani

Tala Learns to Siva

32 pp. | Scholastic/Orchard | May, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781338859317 $18.99 | Paper ISBN 9781546131632 $7.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Dung Ho. Tala admires her aunty’s dancing and longs to emulate her moves and her passion in this warm, family centered picture book. Her aunty teaches her the steps, which Tala diligently practices, but she only becomes ready to perform for her family when she understands how the dance connects her to her Samoan heritage and ancestors. Vibrant illustrations depict both large family scenes as well as Hawaiian landscapes. (A spread featuring multiple Talas in one image may confuse young readers.) A glossary is appended.
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