Ballerino Nate
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Ballerino Nate

Written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley · Illustrated by R.W. Alley

A boy defies stereotypes to pursue his ballet dreams.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 219 ratings
32 pages· 1,025 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~300L
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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
~300L
Themes & topics
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Reviews

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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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