Ballerino Nate by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley picture by R.W. AlleyAfter seeing a ballet at school, Nate decides he wants to be a ballerina. He feels shy because he is a minority in the ballet-field, his teasing brother is no help. He eventually means a male dancer (who is striving to become a ballerino) and realize that mean can be dancers too.Mom's Review: I really enjoyed how this young boy really wanted to be a ballerina despite taunting from his older brother who "knows everything." I also actually learned that a male ballet dancer is called a ballerino. Didn't know that. Now I do.
Daughter's Review: It was pretty weird because I never saw a boy dance.
(Mother's Note: a bit sad that she's already aware of these annoying stereotypes.)
