Poor Keiko! She wanted to perform the traditional Japanese dances at Obon but learning the dances is harder than she thought. Try as she might, Keiko is the clumsiest girl in dance class. But when the other girls stop laughing at her and start helping her, they all perform well at the Obon festival., A warm and funny story about patience, perseverance, and teamwork that reminds us about the importance of trying our best, even if it is not perfect. Karen Kawamoto McCoy grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho. Her hometown was too small to have its own Obon festival. Now as an author, she writes about Asian American cultural experiences and celebrations, so children everywhere (even in small towns) can appreciate these Asian American cultural events. Karen now lives in Wooster, Ohio with her husband Ed and son Kevin. Besides writing, she enjoys reading and doing school visits. Bon Odori Dancer is her second childen's book. A Parent Council Selection. 32 pages, hardbound with paper jacket; full color illustrations. Includes diagrams of a traditional Japanese Obon dance to try at home. For ages 6-10/grades 1-4.