"My Mama Had a Dancing Heart" by Raúl Colón is a vibrant and heartfelt picture book that celebrates the joy of music, movement, and the special bond between a mother and her child. The story unfolds as a young child reflects on the infectious energy and spirit of their mother, who dances through life with passion and grace. Through beautiful, rhythmic prose and stunning illustrations, the book captures moments filled with love, tradition, and the power of music to bring people together. It inspires readers to embrace their own creativity and cherish the connections that shape their lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published in 1999 by Scholastic US .

Libba Moore Gray has been an actress, a dancer, and for twenty years a teacher of high school English and drama. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in a number of literary magazines, but Miss Tizzy is her first writing for children. Ms. Gray's four children include a businessman, a ballerina, a teacher, and a professional clown. With her husband, Robert, she makes her home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Edie Colon is an elementary school teacher in New York state. She emigrated from Cuba at age 5. This story is based on her childhood.