Dance by the Light of the Moon

Based on the song of the same name, this book provides more detail into who those "buffalo girls" were. Personifying a group of farm animalsBuffalo Flo, Gertie May Goose, Cassie Sue Cat, and Patty Ann Pigthe poem follows each lady getting ready for the dance and their joy in the upcoming occasion. "Gals from the farm stroll on by, arm in arm. They glide to the glen, but . . .where are the men? How could they be late for a toe-tapping date?" The gentlemen finally arrive and a delightful dance insures. The illustrations by Francis are joyful and exuberant and the animals all seem to be having a wonderful time. This is a delightful picture book for emergent readers and will allow for joyful read .