{"product_id":"jose-born-to-dance-the-story-of-jose-limon-hardcover","title":"Jose! Born to Dance: The Story of Jose Limon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusanna Reich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRaúl Colón\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosé! Born to Dance\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a boy born in a small Mexican village who became one of the greatest dancers of all time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--José Limón.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJosé was a boy with a song in his heart and a dance in his step. Born in Mexico in 1908, he came into the world kicking like a steer, and grew up to love to draw, play the piano, and dream. José's dreaming took him to faraway places. He dreamed of bullfighters and the sounds of the cancan dancers that he saw with his father. Dance lit a fire in José's soul. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith his heart to guide him, José left his family and went to New York to dance. He learned to flow and float and fly through space with steps like a Mexican breeze. When José danced, his spirit soared. From New York to lands afar, José Limón became known as the man who gave the world his own kind of dance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSusanna Reich's lyrical text and Raúl Colón's shimmering artwork tell the story of a boy who was determined to make a difference in the world, and did. \u003ci\u003eJosé! Born to Dance\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire picture book readers to follow their hearts and live their dreams.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusanna Reich is the author of \u003ci\u003eClara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso, \u003c\/i\u003e which was named an NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book, an ALA Notable Book, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. A former professional dancer, Ms. Reich lives with her family in Ossining, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Raúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eDraw!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ean ALA Notable Book and recipient of the International Latino Book Award; \u003ci\u003eImagine!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ean ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, and a \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book; Susanna Reich's \u003ci\u003eJosé! Born to Dance\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAngela's Christmas \u003c\/i\u003eby Frank McCourt; and Jill Biden's \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget, God Bless Our Troops\u003c\/i\u003e. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jose! Born to Dance: The Story of Jose Limon\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756967199008,"sku":"9780689865763","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/31e939e390d54391f16d1313c3545399.webp?v=1780090496","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/jose-born-to-dance-the-story-of-jose-limon-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}