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by Annette Lafortune Murray (Author), Sylvia Masek (Illustrator)
Bobby is a super talented six-year-old who loves to hip hop dance. He learns to hip hop as a toddler and is training to enter a rec center showcase in his neighborhood. Bobby dreams of stomping, strutting, and swaying with no errors but he panics in front of a crowd. His heart races, he stumbles and forgets his moves.
When the Flippin' Freestyle kicks off, neighbors of all ages 4-18 line up to showcase moves that impress the judges and the audience. Bobby's uncle reminds him how to stay calm. Breath slowly. Count in. Count out. Let your heart settle in. Picture yourself being the best you can be.
The DJ starts spinning the vinyl, the crowd starts cheering, and Bobby starts dancing. He swirls, releves, and moves his body like a snake on the floor. It's okay until Bobby's pink sneaker lace drags behind, tripping him and bringing other dancers down.
Will Bobby's mishap make him lose his confidence and the competition? Or, will he bounce back and keep dancing? Find out if Bobby's a winner inside, Bobby's Flippin' Freestyle.
