Name: Baller Ina
ISBN: 9780593567098

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Two Loves, One Court

A rhyming picture book pairs ballet’s graceful moves with the lively competition of basketball.

Come here for

Ballet steps and basketball action sharing the same spotlight
A spirited celebration of kids who contain multitudes

Expect

Rhyming verses featuring Ina’s ballet and basketball sides
A picture-book story about bringing signature dance moves to the court

Book Details

Authors: Liz Casal
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: August 1, 2023
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Dance Stories · Dance & Movement
Reading lane: Dance Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Girls & Young Women
Dance Stories
Basketball Stories

About This Book

Swish! Sure to be a slam-dunk at storytime, this rhyming picture book introduces readers to Ina, a graceful ballerina...who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court! Doesn’t matter what you call her. Ballerina, basketballer. On the court or at the barre, Ina is a superstar! Ina loves to dance ballet: tendu, passé, and grand jeté. But there’s more she can do in her pink tutu! Cheer from the sidelines as Ina--with her signature ballet moves--helps lead her basketb...

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Swish! Sure to be a slam-dunk at storytime, this rhyming picture book introduces readers to Ina, a graceful ballerina...who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court! Doesn’t matter what you call her. Ballerina, basketballer. On the court or at the barre, Ina is a superstar! Ina loves to dance ballet: tendu, passé, and grand jeté. But there’s more she can do in her pink tutu! Cheer from the sidelines as Ina--with her signature ballet moves--helps lead her basketball team to victory in this picture book that celebrates the marvelously multifaceted nature of kids.