Jose! Born to Dance: The Story of Jose Limon

Awesome book for my dancers!

This boy of Mexican dancer Jose Limon is beautiful. This young Mexican boy who immigrates to America and follows his dreams of becoming a painter is a pure joy to read. Painting is not the road he takes. Dancing finds him! After reading this book I proceeded to learn more about Jose and the his dancing career in New York. This book is amazing in it illustrations. I love any book Raul Colon illustrates! I think 1st-3rd graders would enjoy this book.

I love Jose Limon and I'm glad there's a children's book for it. My adult students enjoy it also. My kids love it. Great to own for any ballet/modern dance teacher or anyone.

So glad that I purchased this book.

Awesome historical document for young readers interested in dance.

Daughter loved it.

This book was a biography of a Mexican American who was born in Mexico and moved to California during the Mexican Revolution and found a passion for dancing while in New York. He was a young man who found his artistic talent for dancing and this book also lets readers know that it is not too late to find and reach your dreams in life at an older age. The pictures in the book are amazing, the watercolors and colored pencils of the pictures are soft and warm...beautiful! I would recommend this book to be read for second and third graders. I think it is important for this grade level of students to read it because schools have a diverse population of students and some could relate to this book. I would most definitely say this book would also be for aspiring young artist who want to perform as dancers or choreographers.

Jose was born in Mexicowhere his father was a musician. Jose's family had to flee their home because of rebels. Jose's family move their family to the United States. Jose had to adjust to being in a new environment and had to learn English. Jose was artistic and dreamt about going to New York to persue his dream of painting and drawing. Once, in New York he realized that his painting and drawing were not what he wanted. It wasn't until he went to a dance recital he realized his passion was to dance. Jose Limon studied many years and reached his dream. I enjoyed the message that if you follow your heart your dreams will come true.

Bought as a present for an eight year old boy who loves dance. He loved it!