Tala Learns to Siva

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A lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho.

Tala wishes that she could dance the traditional Samoan dance, the taualuga, just like her Aunty Sina. But Tala’s legs are too bouncy, her arms are too stiff, and she doesn’t have Aunty’s ‘glow’ when she dances. When Tala prepares to perform at her Grandma’s birthday, she freezes on the stage. Will she find the strength and inspiration to help her dance?

Newcomer Kealani Netane crafts a heartwarming story about finding your inner strength through the love and guidance of your family. New York Timesbestselling illustrator Dung Ho’s cheerful colors and sweet characters bring this loving story to life, making this the perfect gift for little ones who are learning how to follow their hearts and make their own paths.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orchard Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338859315
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338859317
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 – 8 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.81 x 0.41 x 11.24 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #310,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #268 in Children’s Dance Books (Books) #299 in Children’s Asian & Asian American Books #2,053 in Children’s Self-Esteem Books
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