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This Is Jazz

And Other Modern Dances
By Rekha S. Rajan
Series: This Is Dance
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A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan. A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan.... Read More
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A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan.

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A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan.

A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan.

Can anyone be a modern dancer? Yes! From tap dance to swing, this board book celebrates the expressive, energetic world of jazz and modern dance. Young readers are introduced to a variety of styles from around the world and encouraged to dance freely, however and wherever they choose. Whether twirling alone or grooving with friends, kids will be inspired to move their bodies with joy, confidence, and creativity.

Series: This Is Dance

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  • This Is Jazz
    This Is Jazz
    A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan. A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan. Can anyone be a modern dancer? Yes! From tap dance to swing, this board...
    By Rekha S. Rajan
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593754207

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 09 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Park

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Rekha S. Rajan Series: This Is Dance

About the Author

Dr. Rekha S. Rajan is a USA Today bestselling author, a classically trained musician, and an educator of over twenty years. Her children's books include Can You Dance Like a Peacock?, Amazing Landmarks, the This Is Music board book series, and the Disaster Squad chapter book series. Her audiobook recordings for the This Is Music series were named notable children's recordings by ALA/ALSC. She is also the author of The Read Aloud Factor, a parenting book which shares her latest brain research on how reading aloud supports children's development. Rekha lives in Chicago, where you can find her doing pirouettes, tap dancing, or just improvising dance moves with her three children. Chris Park has been a professional illustrator for over twelve years. Some of his previous clients include TBS, Team Coco, Rolling Stone, American Greetings Co., Cloudco Entertainment, Pro Publica, Sleeping Bear Press, Usborne Publishing, and Lightspeed Magazine. He coauthored and illustrated his debut picture book, Little Sock, with his wife Kia. Chris lives in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.

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