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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Ballerino Nate
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, R.W. Alley (Illustrator)
A boy defies stereotypes to pursue his ballet dreams.
32 pages· 1,025 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Nate dreams of dancing after witnessing a mesmerizing ballet performance. Despite his brother Ben's teasing that ballet is only for girls, Nate's determination to dance grows stronger. As the only boy in his class, Nate faces doubts and challenges. Will he overcome societal expectations and follow his passion for ballet, or will his brother's words hold him back? Discover Nate's journey of courage and self-discovery as he steps into the world of dance, challenging norms and embracing his dreams.
From the publisher
After seeing a ballet performance, Nate decides he wants to learn ballet but he has doubts when his brother Ben tells him that only girls can be ballerinas.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,025
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~301L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 105783
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2006
- First published
- March 16, 2006
- Publisher
- Dial
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803729544
- LCCN
- 2004017822
- OCLC
- 816598343
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