Tap-Dance Fever

Reach for this book when your child has a hobby or interest that seems to consume their every waking moment, especially if that passion is loud, messy, or socially inconvenient. It is a perfect choice for the kid who feels like they are constantly being told to 'simmer down' or 'be quiet' when they are just trying to be themselves. Annabelle Applegate is a girl with rhythm in her soul and tap shoes on her feet, and she simply cannot stop. While her town of Fiddler's Creek finds her constant noise a nuisance, Annabelle's persistence eventually leads to an unexpected and joyful community solution. Through humorous, tall-tale style storytelling, the book celebrates individuality and the idea that what makes us 'too much' for some people might be exactly what makes us special. It is a lighthearted way to validate a child's intense interests while showing them that they will eventually find their 'rattlesnakes' (the people who appreciate them exactly as they are).