Tayla's new friend
Donna M. Zadunajsky
Tayla's family moves to a new town. She is sad to leave her friends and hopes she can find new ones in her new neighborhood.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
The bamboo dance
by Cress Sia (2011)
About this book
Meet Paco and Diego, two Filipino boys, as they learn to dance the tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines. Along the way, they will learn that practice makes perfect, especially when you have the encouragement of your friend!
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe bamboo dance Lead Character
Themes & Moods
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