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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Sometimes it’s just too difficult to sit still. That’s Gracie’s problem. She’s so full of energy that she feels compelled to always be on the move, tapping her pencil, wiggling in her seat, and kicking soccer balls into the wrong net, earning the opposing team the score. In Dawn Renee Young’s Tap – Tap – Tap, Gracie doesn’t seem to get anything right because she tries too hard. Then she joins her best friend, Lacey, at a tap dancing class and Gracie finds a way to channel her energy and do everything just right.
Dawn Renee Young’s picture book, Tap – Tap – Tap, is as full of energy as the main character. The plot follows Gracie as she struggles with her exuberance and tries to channel her energy into something positive. When she finds her place, everyone, including her best friend, will be cheering her along. Told in simple language, youngsters can read along and improve their reading skills. The illustrations are bright, bold, and colorful, adding extra zest to the story. I love the way swirls of musical notation encircle Gracie as she finds her inspiration for channeling her high levels of energy. The story will definitely appeal to all young readers. It’s a great way to teach youngsters that lots of energy doesn’t have to be a bad thing and there are ways to make positive use of it. There are some valuable tips at the end of the story to help high-energy young people and their caregivers work together to make this energy something positive and beneficial to all.
