Books like My Mama Had a Dancing Heart by Libba Moore Gray
A ballet dancer, Libba Moore Gray, recalls her childhood memories of dancing outdoors with her mother, emphasizing how dancing was an essential part of their relationship and how each season brought new hope and energy.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Libba Moore Gray
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