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Earthdance invites young readers to picture themselves as the planet itself, turning in space under the sun’s glow. The poem portrays the dynamic life of green‑blooming vegetation and the shifting, ever‑moving oceans, encouraging a sense of wonder about the Earth’s natural rhythms.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Joanne Ryder
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