June 8, 2009 | Published in * Feature Columns, 5 Minutes for Books, Children's Books, Gift Ideas, Giveaways

5 Minutes for Books: Dance Me, Daddy

You can still enter all 15 fun and fabulous giveaways in the Summer Fun Giveaway at 5 Minutes for Books through June 10.

Today’s post is written by 5 Minutes for Books contributing reviewer Lauren.

My husband doesn’t dance—ever. So you can imagine how surprised I was one Sunday afternoon to walk into my daughter’s bedroom and find a royal ball in progress. My daughter was dressed in her Snow White costume, and my husband was dancing her around the room. It truly melted my heart to see the special relationship between a daddy and his little girl (she obviously has him wrapped around her finger).

In Dance Me, Daddy, singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan captures the love between a father and daughter perfectly. The story begins with a young girl in pigtails who declares herself a princess and her daddy the king of the world. Each night, before the little girl is tucked into bed, they twirl around together. The story progresses until the father and daughter dance together at her wedding. Dance Me, Daddy is sure to tug on the heartstrings of fathers (and mothers) everywhere, and it is enjoyable for young children as well. It is a perfect story for a daddy to share with his little girl, and it would make a great Father’s Day gift.

This book was inspired Cindy Morgan’s song, “King of the World”, which was written for Point of Grace (the CD of this song is included with the book). The illustrations, by Philomena O’Neill are very well done. Ms. O’Neill conveys the love between the father and daughter with warm and vibrant artwork; and I appreciate that her illustrations include characters of many ethnic backgrounds. Dance Me, Daddy is a book that is sure to be enjoyed by anyone who understands the special bond between a father and his little girl (and I still count myself as a daddy’s girl, even though I am 35)!

If you would like to win one of three copies of Dance Me, Daddy, please leave a comment (U.S. and Canadian residents can win).

Additionally, Zonderkidz is currently hosting a contest where children and parents alike can enter to win a Sony BRAVIA for Dad on Father’s Day. Entrants simply tell a story about their own father, or a special father figure in their or their children’s lives. Click HERE to read more about this contest.

The winner of If you Give a Mom a Martini is #2 Laura.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

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1 Mama Zen June 8, 2009 at 9:00 am: This sounds precious!
2 Kimberly June 8, 2009 at 9:30 am: Having 4 girls, there is lots of dancing and twirling. I can already feel the tears…
3 Marilyn June 8, 2009 at 9:41 am: My husband and almost 3 year old daughter often do the tango and other dances. I am sure he would love this book.
4 Carrie F. June 8, 2009 at 9:46 am: awww that’s like the song “Cinderella” by Steven Curtis Chapman!!!
5 Jennifer B. June 8, 2009 at 10:08 am: I have three “daddy’s girls” that would love this book!
6 Jennifer B. June 8, 2009 at 10:15 am: Is this like your other giveaways where you get extra entries for being a subscriber to your newsletter and feed? If so, I subscribe to both!
7 Lindsey June 8, 2009 at 10:24 am: This would be wonderful for my daughter and her daddy. Thanks for the giveaway!
8 Carrie June 8, 2009 at 10:31 am: We just had our baby girl a week ago and my husband is COMPLETELY smitten. Brings tears of joy to my eyes just to think about it. We are so blessed.
9 Heather H June 8, 2009 at 10:38 am: We would love this – my little girl has her daddy wrapped around her finger!
10 Beth June 8, 2009 at 11:29 am: I’d love to win this.
11 Raine June 8, 2009 at 12:22 pm: This sounds like a great book. I would love to win. Thanks for the contest.
12 km June 8, 2009 at 1:25 pm: This would be such a special Father’s Day gift from my little girl to her daddy.
13 MJ June 8, 2009 at 1:55 pm: I teach kindergarten. I’d love to have this for my classroom.

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14 LT June 8, 2009 at 1:56 pm: This sounds great! Just reading the write up brought tears to my eyes!
15 Elli June 8, 2009 at 2:27 pm: i *love* this song, and the book looks just as precious. we have three boys and now finally a daddy’s girl who just turned two. this would be perfect for her and daddy to share together!
16 Marla Taviano June 8, 2009 at 2:46 pm: I have 3 little girls. This would be perfect. Thanks for the chance to win!
17 Lisa June 8, 2009 at 2:47 pm: This would be perfect!
18 Christen June 8, 2009 at 3:05 pm: What a neat book, I’m about to have a girl and would love to read the book to her.
19 Tammy Gordon June 8, 2009 at 3:17 pm: Would love this for my husband from his two daughters for father’s day.
20 Linda W. June 8, 2009 at 3:20 pm: Reminds me of “Butterfly Kisses” song. I myself remembering dancing on my dad’s feet. Such a tender book. Thank you for offering a copy to be won.
21 Ginger Sims June 8, 2009 at 4:19 pm: I have a 10 year little girl that is wrapped around her Daddy’s little finger. She is and will always be a Daddy’s Girl. I was too!!!
22 Jinii June 8, 2009 at 6:17 pm: Count me in.
23 Jennifer June 8, 2009 at 6:56 pm: Oh, how sweet. My DH adores his 3 little girls! Please enter me!
24 Karen June 8, 2009 at 8:35 pm: I sounds like the making of sweet memories for daddy and daughter. My husband reads to our daughter sometimes 10 books in one sitting. I love seeing them together!
25 Kristen June 8, 2009 at 9:09 pm: How cute!
26 Whimzie June 8, 2009 at 9:53 pm: I have one girl and two boys. Our daughter LOVES to dance. This would be a great addition to our library.
27 Alice June 8, 2009 at 10:03 pm: What a great book. I would love to win this for father’s day.
28 Megret June 8, 2009 at 11:04 pm: This book sounds precious — count us in!
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29 Nad June 8, 2009 at 11:12 pm: This book looks very cute.
30 becca June 9, 2009 at 5:40 am: My hubby loves his 6 month old little baby girl!!
31 Carolyn June 9, 2009 at 8:09 am: This would be a great gift from my 8 month old sweetie to her daddy.
32 Janelle June 9, 2009 at 9:13 am: A perfect book for my husband to read to my daughter. Thanks.
33 Pamela S June 9, 2009 at 12:10 pm: This sounds like SUCH a sweet book. My nephew with a toddler daughter is getting divorced and I’d love to give this to him to share with his daughter so they can keep their bond alive. Thanks.p
34 LaVonne Twitter: longwait4bella June 9, 2009 at 12:33 pm: Thanks, this sounds great!!!
35 Chantelle June 9, 2009 at 1:55 pm: Thanks for another great giveaway! -ChantelleSabino at mac dot com
36 Renee June 9, 2009 at 4:06 pm: My daughter has her daddy wrapped around her little finger, right where he should be
37 Renee June 9, 2009 at 4:07 pm: Im an email subscriber. Thanks for the giveaway!
38 Mary June 10, 2009 at 10:11 am: Oh I would love this!!!

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39 Angela at contest bytes June 10, 2009 at 12:59 pm: Hey everyone, I have 3 MORE CHANCES TO WIN THIS BOOK!

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40 Sherry June 10, 2009 at 3:06 pm: Sounds like a wonderful book, perfect for Father’s Day!
41 JDSG June 10, 2009 at 4:26 pm: This book/CD combinations sounds so delightful. I have a neighbor girl who loves music and books. If I were to win I’d give it to her for her enjoyment.

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42 Tricia June 11, 2009 at 8:56 am: This is so cute, our daughter changed our lives, especially my husband. It melts my heart to watch him with her and this would be a great Father’s Day gift. Thanks for sharing!
43 Chelsea June 11, 2009 at 9:18 am: This sounds so much like my husband and daughter…she has him wrapped around her little finger. He has danced with me maybe 8 times…and only twice since we got married almost 8 years ago…but I see them dancing a lot more then that. Books are priceless. Thanks for the giveaway!
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44 LivingforGod June 12, 2009 at 6:35 am: Please count me in. Thanks!
45 shaylan June 12, 2009 at 9:19 am: sounds like a great book. id love to have it to have dh read to dd at night
46 Sue W June 12, 2009 at 7:25 pm: I remember when I was little standing on the top of my Dad’s feet while he danced with me. What a special time that was. Please enter me.
47 philip halter June 13, 2009 at 5:32 pm: enter me please
48 Christina June 14, 2009 at 1:33 am: There are, relatively speaking, very few books about fathers and daughters, so bravo for this one and thanks for the chance to win it!
49 Christina June 14, 2009 at 1:33 am: I’m a proud subscriber to 5 Minutes For Mom!
50 djgroz June 14, 2009 at 2:01 pm: Reading is good for everyone. Thanks
51 kathy pease June 14, 2009 at 8:05 pm: Thanks for the GREAT giveaway
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52 kathy pease June 14, 2009 at 8:05 pm: subscriber