Jeet & Fudge: Dance! Dance! Dance! - (Jeet and Fudge) by Amandeep Kochar (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Get ready to move, groove, and spread kindness with Jeet, his lovable pup Fudge, and their friends in Jeet & Fudge: Dance! Dance! Dance!

When the group starts rehearsing for the school talent show, everyone is excited--until their new friend Davina begins to feel discouraged. Davina is deaf, and learning the dance moves without hearing the beat proves tricky. Determined to make sure everyone can shine on stage, Jeet and his friends brainstorm creative ways to help. Along the way, Davina teaches the group some sign language, showing that friendship and teamwork can overcome any challenge. Together, they discover that the real magic of performing is making sure no one is left out.

Key Features:
- Heartwarming storyline: A joyful celebration of friendship, inclusion, and problem-solving as kids prepare for a big performance.
- Diverse representation: Highlights Deaf culture and sign language, encouraging understanding and empathy.
- Educational benefits: Introduces basic sign language and models teamwork, resilience, and creativity.
- Series favorite Part of the beloved Jeet & Fudge series, inspiring young readers through fun adventures and meaningful life lessons.

Perfect for young readers, parents, and educators, Jeet & Fudge: Dance! Dance! Dance! is a feel-good story that blends excitement, cultural awareness, and the power of kindness--proving that the best performances are the ones where everyone dances together.

Review Quotes

"Readers will delight in seeing the friends' pets--two dogs, a cat, and a goldfish--moving along to the dance, and they'll also enjoy the clear illustrations of Davina teaching the signs so they can learn them as well. Short sentences with repeated words and two-to-five sentences per page in large text are perfect for beginning readers. Back matter includes information on American Sign Language, with directions for saying six words. This is a worthy addition to the series, which that spotlights Sikh culture. -VERDICT Recommended for all libraries, as it will prove popular with both series fans and those new to it." --Carrie Voliva, Student Library Journal

About the Author

Amandeep 'Aman' S. Kochar is President and CEO of Baker & Taylor, the near 200-year-old book distributor, content services, and software company. He is Edtech Digest's 2021 Global Leader of the Year, and a passionate champion for early literacy and education, serving on the board of directors for both United for Libraries, a division of the American Libraries Association (ALA), and the National Book Foundation. Formerly of New Delhi, Aman lives in North Carolina with his family, which includes "the real" Fudge.