Amy Wu's curiosity and energy radiates from every page and is more than a little contagious.

Amy Wu always has something to do and seems to be in constant movement. It's almost driving her mother insane, but when Amy sees girls dancing on a show, she knows what to do next. Dance. But dancing alone is a little boring. With a few friends and their instruments, she's ready...but the dance ribbons are still missing. She tries to construct her own, but finding the right materials isn't as easy as she thought it would be.

I had to smile during the first pages as Amy Wu wiggles and jumps and squiggles and leaps everywhere and that non-stop. It makes a reader want to bounce around with her. When the instruments and ribbons come into play, Amy's excitement, again, has readers wanting to join in. So, while this book does tell a fun tale about friendship, frustration, and working things out, it also inspires to get moving, make instruments, and dance.

The illustrations are as cheerful as Amy Wu and let the atmosphere radiate with bright illustrations. Even when she's a little frustrated, the scenes come across clear and without bogging down in negativity. There are moments to giggle and moments to sigh. It keeps the read in the pages and makes Amy Wu come across like a normal, bubbly girl.

While there are messages surrounding friendship and problem-solving, the author also weaves in aspects of the Chinese culture. The dancing girls on the show are well-illustrated and do invite with their costumes and grace. As for the dancing ribbons...well that makes a great project for readers to enjoy themselves. There are instructions at the end of the book and ideas on how they can be constructed as well.

This is a nice edition to the Amy Wu series and does more than simply offer a pleasant read.
I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed spending the time with Amy Wu.