Olivia the Ballerina
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Olivia the Ballerina

By Farrah McDoogle, Patrick Spaziante (Illustrator)

Part of the Olivia series

Can Olivia balance her ballet obsession with everyday life?

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24 pages· 1,178 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Olivia is captivated by ballet, inspired by her idol, Prima Ballerina Penelope Twinkletoes. She immerses herself in dance, practicing even while doing chores. But when her dedication leads to missed homework and playdates, Olivia must find a way to balance her passion with her responsibilities. Can she discover a solution that keeps her dreams alive without losing touch with the rest of her world? Join Olivia on her journey to find harmony in her life, where every step is a dance and every choice is a leap of faith.

From the publisher

It’s all ballet, all the time for Olivia–but can she find some balance? This deluxe picture book features embossed pages and flocking on the cover. When Olivia learns that her role model, Prima Ballerina Penelope Twinkletoes, “eats, drinks, and sleeps ballet,” Olivia vows to do the same. She practices the five ballet positions while setting the dinner table and even does arabesques while taking Baby William for a walk in the stroller. In fact, Olivia is so busy thinking about ballet that she misses a homework assignment and a playdate. What’s an aspiring ballerina to do? Find a solution that is perfectly en pointe! A wonderful companion to OLIVIA Acts Out, OLIVIA Claus, OLIVIA Says Good Night, and OLIVIA Dances for Joy, this beautiful hardcover picture book features embossed pages and soft red flocking on the cover. OLIVIA(TM) Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and (c) 2013 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
1,178
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~619L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about danceBooks about pigsBooks about balletBooks about performing arts
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
162983
Publication
Published
September 3, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442485150

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