The Last Dance is about life, love and death and the relationship between two children who grow old together. Bessie and Ninny are best friends and they learn from Ninny's grandfather that life is a dance when they visit Ninny's grandmother in the graveyard. They make a promise to each other after Ninny's grandfather dies that they will dance on the other's grave and never forget each other.

As the years go by Bessie and Ninny marry, have a child, Ninny goes off to war where the country even needs tailors. Bessie remains home and waits for him to come home not knowing if he will.

Ninny, oh Ninny!
Come dance with me!
For I'd hate to dance alone...

This is the story of life, love and death ~ and a great book to read to children (age 6+) who have lost someone they love. There is a LOT of text so it's not one for beginning readers to read on their own ~ but if they have the attention span and you have the patience to answer questions it's a good way to let children know that life goes on and so does love. ( )

Everyone should share this with those you love. Remember to dance, sing and tell stories. This is a great introduction to stortelling trainings. ( )

Recollections of deceased people in a woman's life. The art makes the book lively, expressive and memorable. ( )