Budding Ballerina
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Budding Ballerina

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Part of the Fancy Nancy series

A dance class for Dad becomes a family ballet adventure.

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24 pages· 387 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Nancy's dad enrolls in dance school, but soon the whole family joins in the ballet fun. As Nancy twirls and leaps, she teaches them the graceful art of pliés and pirouettes. Will the family master the moves, or will chaos ensue on the dance floor? Join Nancy in this delightful ballet journey where every step is a chance to shine.

From the publisher

What starts out as dancing school just for Dad quickly turns into a ballet class for Nancy’s whole family. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in learning to plié, pirouette, and jeté with Nancy as she demonstrates all of the positions she’s learned in ballet class. From the New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, who have entertained millions of girls and boys with the Fancy Nancy series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
387
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about girls and womenBooks about familyBooks about balletBooks about performing arts
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
166391
Publication
Published
October 8, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062086280

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