The Cranky Ballerina

Name: The Cranky Ballerina
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SKU: 9781761298653
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By Elise Gravel

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Summary

The Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel is a delightful children's book about a young girl named Ada who struggles with ballet because she feels clumsy and frustrated. Despite her apparent dislike for ballet, a surprising twist leads her to discover a hidden talent and passion in an unexpected area. This humorous and heartwarming story encourages children to embrace their uniqueness and explore their interests.
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The Cranky Ballerina

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you appreciate humorous tales featuring quirky characters. It follows a young ballerina who isn't quite fitting in at ballet school but discovers her true passion and talent in a surprising twist, offering a heart-warming message about finding your own path.

The Cranky Ballerina

Saturdays make Ada cranky. That’s because Saturday is the day Ada has ballet class. Stretch! She kicks. Twirl! She swats. Jump! She flops. “I hate ballet!” Ada says. And it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change anytime soon.

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Saturdays make Ada cranky. That’s because Saturday is the day Ada has ballet class. Stretch! She kicks. Twirl! She swats. Jump! She flops. “I hate ballet!” Ada says. And it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change anytime soon.

The Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel is a delightful tale of a young girl who struggles with the rigours of ballet, only to discover that there might just be an activity she was truly meant for!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel receives praise for its humour and relatable story of a young girl who doesn't quite fit the typical ballerina mold. Reviewers appreciate the book's whimsical illustrations and its empowering message about embracing one's uniqueness. Parents and children alike find the narrative both entertaining and thoughtful in showing that it's okay to follow a different path.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761298653

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Elise Gravel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elise Gravel Young Adult

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