<DIV>In this colorfully and flamboyantly illustrated large-format alphabet book, animals from around the globe have gathered for a dance contest in the world-famous Tower Ballroom. Who will win? The camels dancing the conga? The flamingos dancing flamenco? Or the penguins doing the polka? And what are those mischievous monkeys up to? Turns out they've stolen the band's instruments?twenty-six in all! Once the reader finds all of them hidden within the artwork, the grand finale can begin.</DIV><DIV><I>Ballroom Bonanza</I> is an ideal primer to teach children about some of the most popular styles of dance, while offering a look at musical instruments to inspire young Mozarts?all while helping teach ABCs to aspiring readers and writers.<br></DIV><DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><DIV>Praise for the work of Nina Rycroft</DIV><DIV>Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book</DIV></DIV></DIV>