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Katarina Ballerina Kindle Edition

by Tiler Peck (Author), Kyle Harris (Author), Sumiti Collina (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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A young girl lives out her big ballerina dreams in this graceful start to a new series from New York City Ballet principal dancer and international prima ballerina Tiler Peck and Broadway and television actor Kyle Harris.

Ten-year-old Katarina is a New York City girl through and through, but the buzz of the city drives her to feel that she is meant for more than her ordinary day to day routine. Her big dream? To become a prima ballerina.

With the help of a few new friends, Katarina finally puts on her first pair of ballet shoes and she’s more than determined to make it work. But her feet don’t quite move the way she would like them to, the twirls and spins make her dizzy, and her classmates aren’t exactly welcoming. When the head of the dance studio announces that there will be a competition to earn a spot in an upcoming international dance camp, Katarina knows this could be her big chance to make her dancer dreams come true. Does this tiny dancer have what it takes to stand out in the ballet world of blending in?
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Katarina Ballerina
  3. Print length
    188 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    840L
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    May 5, 2020
  9. Page Flip
    Enabled
  10. Word Wise
    Enabled
  11. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  12. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  13. ISBN-13
    978-1534452763
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About the Author

Tiler Peck is an international ballerina and has been a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet since 2009. She has been seen on Broadway in On the Town and The Music Man and originated the role of Marie in The Kennedy Center’s production of Little Dancer, alongside Kyle Harris. Ms. Peck performed for President Obama at the 2012 and 2014 Kennedy Center Honors. Ms. Peck has guested on Dancing with the Stars twice, and recently appeared on Julie Andrews’s Netflix series, Julie’s Greenroom. She is a recipient of the 2013 Princess Grace Statue Award and was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 in Hollywood/Entertainment. Most recently, she was the first woman to curate three performances titled Ballet Now at the Los Angeles Music Center and is the subject of a new documentary directed by Steven Cantor and produced by Elisabeth Moss for Hulu. She lives in New York City with her dog Cali. To learn more about Tiler, follow her on all social media platforms @TilerPeck.

Kyle Harris is an actor in New York City. He recently starred in Freeform’s hit series Stitchers for three seasons and has appeared on Broadway in The Inheritance and Sondheim on Sondheim. Kyle toured the country as Tony in the Broadway National Tour of West Side Story and starred opposite Tiler Peck in the Broadway bound musical Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Kyle has also appeared on The Carrie Diaries and Beauty and the Beast on the CW, HBO’s High Maintenance, NBC’s The Blacklist Redemption, and God Friended Me on CBS. He has a BFA in musical theater from the University of Arizona and is the son of a second-grade teacher. If it weren’t for his mother introducing him to children’s books at a young age, he knows he wouldn’t be as well rounded and successful in the arts as he is today. To learn more about Kyle, follow him on all social media platforms @KyleHarris.

Sumi Collina is a magenta-haired illustrator based in Italy. She’s been creating since the moment she decided that drawing was better than bruising her knees while playing with the other kids. She worked as a pixel artist for three dress-up websites before moving to Rome to study illustration. Sumi now works freelance, illustrating children’s books, proposal scenes for young couples (again, lots of bruised knees), and card games. She now lives with a family of three very rustic dogs. As a dog owner, she is very passionate towards donating towards animals in need around the world.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z45DS47
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin (May 5, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9123 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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Julia Delcour
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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My 9 year old ballerina loved this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for young readers
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
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Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars A great novel for young readers
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
The perfect book for any kid who has ever been afraid to take that first step into new territory. The message still resonates with older readers who might be reading along side with their kids. It’s a clever, well crafted first book by Kyle Harris and Tiler Peck. The characters are all likable with relatable flaws that they strive to overcome. Can’t wait for what’s next!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book written by the greatest FREEFORM star
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
This book slaps!!! Great for anyone looking to get their kids into dance. This is book is the GOAT of ballet literature and I am sure your kids will feel the same. Also it was co-written by actor Kyle Harris who is my third favorite actor behind Tom Hanks and Patrick from Spongebob. Can't wait for the sequel!!!
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Dita
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
Scrappy little Katarina will be an inspiration for elementary age kids facing obstacles of any type. It's a lovely message of perseverance.

Well-written, relevant and relatable!

Thank you to Tiler Peck and and Kyle Harris, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing Aladdin, and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Richelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
Such a fun read for my 6 year old! She loves dancing and really enjoyed this book.
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Tonja Drecker
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
A little girl's determination and a dash of spunk make her a ballerina, who dances to her own tune.

Katarina loves ballet, but her father just doesn't have enough money to pay for lessons. When a talent show is announced at school, she's determined to win and use the prize money to help pay for ballet classes. While things don't quite go as she'd hoped, she does get the chance to attend a ballet school, but her independent style doesn't quite mix with the rest of the ballerinas.

Katarina is a girl with tons of energy, dreams and a lovely lean toward doing her own thing. She's never over-bearing or snippy, though, making her simply the kind of person, who would be fun to play with and be around. She has friends, who support her, but still, faces issues which many young readers can relate to. So, when problems hit, it's easy to root for her.

The troubles are very usual ones. While her father and her have a wonderful relationship, the constant financial struggle does cause a little trouble. Instead of grumbling, Katarina immediately wants to help out as much as she can—an attitude which matches her sunshine of a personality. The peer pressure she faces from the other ballerinas does get to her a little bit, but even this one pulls through in inspiring ways which does bring a message to readers, too.

While this book is for middle graders, I'd slide it toward the lower end. There are several aspects to the story which stretch reality (the dog following her everywhere, Katarina's use of paper without a thought for a tutu, etc.) But it is a sweet story, which especially girls who enjoy ballet are sure to enjoy.

I received an ARC and found Katarina to be such a fun girl.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing Themes
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
Katarina Ballerina is co-written by one of my favorite people of Quarantine 2020, Tiler Peck. The pictures in this book are precious and will absolutely captivate my youngest students. While the story is lacking, I love the theme of hard work in this book. So often, new releases only focus on acceptance of self, but they don't encourage kids to work hard or do their best. I love that this book includes both!
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