Huru and Maya - The Dance Lesson

by Liz Kabuage & Jane Koigi

Huru & Maya – The Dance Lesson, the second book in the Huru and Maya series, is a warm, joyful children’s story about friendship, patience, inclusion, and learning in different ways. When it’s time for the dance lesson, everyone is ready to move, but Huru prefers to watch first. As the music begins and his friends join in, will Huru find his own way to take part? Featuring a young character with Down syndrome, this beautifully illustrated story introduces children to special needs, learning differences and disability inclusion in a positive and age-appropriate way. It reminds children and adults that taking a little longer, watching first or learning differently does not mean a child cannot do something. Ideal for children aged 4–10, families, schools, teachers and inclusive classrooms, The Dance Lesson helps start conversations about Down syndrome, kindness, empathy, friendship, patience, belonging and celebrating differences. A lovely story with a simple message: we all learn in different ways, and everyone deserves the chance to belong.

ISBN: 978-9914-35-739-4