Orangutanka: A Story in Poems

All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon, except for one little orangutan who wants to dance. This orangutan is eager to perform a hip-hop, cha-cha-cha dance filled with somersaults and cartwheels, but she needs a dance partner. The story is written in bold poems in the tanka style, an ancient Japanese form of poetry often used as a travel diary. Acclaimed poet Margarita Engle's exuberant celebration of this lively orangutan will inspire readers to dance along.