Sign-In
Cart
ABC, Look Pon Me: Dancehall Edition (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Publisher Price: $35.00
Publisher: Diamond Ice Minor
Published: Aug 22 2025
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.27 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ABC, Look Pon Me: Dancehall Edition is the second installment in the Diamond Ice Minor children's book series, following the celebrated debut of ABC, Look At Me: Street Dance Edition. This new volume takes young readers deep into the vibrant world of dancehall culture, using the alphabet as a playful guide to movement, language, and self-expression.
In this book, Diamond Ice Minor - the six-year-old genius with a love for style, creativity, and community - invites children to discover the rhythm and energy of dancehall straight from its roots. Each letter introduces a style term, dance move, or cultural concept, connecting Jamaica's rich heritage to a global stage where kids can learn, move, and shine together.
From A for Attitude to Z for Zinc Fence Style, children are taught more than just letters - they are immersed in the colors, sounds, and spirit of a culture that has shaped music, fashion, and dance worldwide. Bright illustrations and engaging text bring the dances to life, while Diamond Ice Minor encourages kids to get up, move, and try each step for themselves.
But ABC, Look Pon Me is more than just an alphabet book. It's a celebration of identity, representation, and cultural pride. Many children's books overlook the contributions of Caribbean culture, but this title ensures young readers - especially those from Jamaican and diaspora backgrounds - can see themselves reflected in stories of joy, rhythm, and creativity. For others, it serves as an introduction to the power of cultural exchange and respect, showing how movement connects kids across neighborhoods, cities, and nations.
The book is designed for:
- Early Readers (Ages 4-8): Simple text makes it easy for children to follow along.
- Parents & Educators: A resource for teaching literacy, culture, and physical activity at once.
- Dance Instructors & Community Leaders: A fun way to introduce dancehall into classrooms, studios, and after-school programs.
Like the first book in the series, this edition includes interactive guidance, encouraging children to revisit each letter, combine moves, and create their own new dances. In doing so, they learn not only language and rhythm but also imagination, collaboration, and confidence.
Key Features:
- Alphabet-based introduction to dancehall culture
- Engaging illustrations featuring Diamond Ice Minor
- Interactive dance and movement prompts
- Cultural lessons tied to literacy development
- Perfect for schools, libraries, and community programs
✨ ABC, Look Pon Me: Dancehall Edition is a book for every child who loves to move, imagine, and learn through rhythm. Whether they're stepping into their first dancehall move or discovering the alphabet in a new way, Diamond Ice Minor reminds them: Pon every block, every corner, every stage - your culture shines.
Also in
General Juvenile Nonfiction
Disgustingly Delicious: The Surprising, Weird and Wonderful Food of the World
Mariño, Soledad Romero
Hardcover
You Got This!: Unleash Your Awesomeness, Find Your Path, and Change Your World
Penn, Maya S.
Hardcover
What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger
Huebner, Dawn
Paperback
The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World
Haidt, Jonathan
Price, Catherine
Paperback
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Hughes, Catherine D.
National Geographic Kids
Hardcover
20th Century African American History for Kids: The Major Events That Shaped the Past and Present
Weston, Margeaux
Paperback
The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World
Haidt, Jonathan
Price, Catherine
Hardcover
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs: 100+ Recipes That You'll Love to Cook and Eat
America's Test Kitchen Kids
Hardcover
Spooky Rivers: 25 Strange and Mysterious Rivers That Snake Across Our Planet
Rutherford, Geo
Hardcover
How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-The-Pooh
Pimentel, Annette Bay
Hardcover
Pokã(c)Mon Book of Battles: The Official Guide to Battles in Pokã(c)Mon Horizons the Series
Andreou, Katherine
Hardcover
My First Book of Hunting ABC: A Rhyming Alphabet Primer for Children About Hunting and Outdoor Life
McMurdie, Andrew
Hardcover
Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp
Gutiérrez, Jolene
Tonai, Minoru
Hardcover
Terrifying True Tales: Haunting Histories, Creepy Cryptids, and Scary Stories from Around the World
Towler, Paige
Hardcover
Bones and Berserkers (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #13): 13 True Tales of Terror from American History
Hale, Nathan
Hardcover
Weird But True! Usa: Expanded Edition: 350 Fascinating Facts about the Fifty States
National Geographic Kids
Paperback
Our Big Book of First Words: A Collection of 100+ Foundational Words for Language Development
Paige, Tabitha, MS CCC-SLP
Hardcover
Murdle Jr.: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds: Solve Your Way Through 40 Puzzle Mysteries!
Karber, G. T.
Paperback
Classic Collector's Handbook: An Official Guide to the First 151 Pokémon (Pokémon)
Watson, Silje
Sander, Sonia
Scholastic
Paperback
The Ultimate Unofficial World Cup Book: Legends, Stats, and Stories from Soccer's Biggest Game
Barbo, Maria S.
Paperback
National Geographic Kids Science Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: Atom Smashing, Food Chemistry, Animals, Space, and More!
National Geographic Kids
Hardcover
Juneteenth (a We Celebrate Book): A Board Book
Jefferson, Ashley
Little Feminist
Mitchell, Dolisha
Hardcover
Freedom to Read: The Story of Teacher Mary Peake and One Mighty Oak Tree
Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Hardcover
Weird But True! Usa: Expanded Edition: 350 Fascinating Facts about the Fifty States
National Geographic Kids
Hardcover
The Extraordinary History of the Fae: Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings
Atkinson, Hazel
Hardcover
Buffalo Ways: The Enduring Story of Buffalo and the First Peoples of North America
Havrelock, Deidre
Hardcover
The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia: Facts - STATS - Players - Teams - Skills and Tactics - Competitions
Gifford, Clive
Hardcover
How to Draw Anything for kids: 300 Cute Step-by-Step Drawing Stuff: Amazing Food, Animals, Kawaii, Gifts and Other
Rogers, Patricia
Paperback
Seven Million Steps: The True Story of Dick Gregory's Run for the Hungry
Gregory, Christian
Barnes, Derrick
Hardcover
America Celebrates: The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years
Andrus, Aubre
Hardcover
Follow the Water: The Unbelievable True Story of a Teenager's Survival in the Amazon
Cochrane, Ellen
Hardcover
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two: The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production
Thorne, Jack
Tiffany, John
Rowling, J. K.
Paperback
National Geographic Little Kids First Encyclopedia of Almost Everything
National Geographic Kids
Hardcover
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs: 100+ Sweet and Savory Recipes That You'll Love to Bake, Share and Eat!
America's Test Kitchen Kids
Hardcover
The Lego Ideas Book New Edition: You Can Build Anything!
Hugo, Simon
Kosara, Tori
March, Julia
Hardcover
An Anthology of Flowers: A Collection of Flowers from Gardens, Mountains and More, with Fascinating Secrets
Bailey, Maddie
Hardcover
The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity
Day, Nicholas
Paperback
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space
National Geographic Kids
Hughes, Catherine D.
Hardcover