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Kimi the Ballerina

Publisher: Two Lions

Contributors:

Korey Watari (Author)

Mike Wu (Illustrator)

Contributors: Korey Watari (Author) ; Mike Wu (Illustrator)

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BISAC categories: Juvenille Fiction -> Social Themes -> New Experience

BISAC categories: Juvenille Fiction -> Performing Arts -> Dance

BISAC categories: Juvenille Fiction -> Sports & Recreation -> Basketball

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Join Kimi as she pirouettes onto the basketball court in this relatable story inspired by author Korey Watari's experiences and illustrated by her husband, Mike Wu, former Pixar artist and creator of the Ellie series.

Kimi just wants to focus on ballet, but she knows her dad really wants her to join the basketball team. Trying new things makes Kimi feel small, quiet, and uneasy. So her dad makes her a deal: If she gives basketball a try, he might just trade his sneakers for ballet slippers.

Kimi gives it a shot. At first it seems like all she is doing is fumbling, tumbling, and missing baskets. But her dad only encourages her more. Then he shares a story about her grandfather's famous moves on a Japanese American basketball team and why the sport is so special to their family. It's just the motivation that Kimi needs.

And what happens when Kimi takes some of her ballet skills over to basketball? Find out in this heartfelt story that's perfect for dancers and sports lovers alike, or anyone who's had to try something new.

ISBN-10: 1662509081
ISBN-13: 9781662509087
Author: Watari, Korey, Wu, Mike
Publisher: Two Lions

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781662509087

ISBN-10: 1662509081

Publisher: Two Lions

Publish Date: May 1, 2026

On Sale Date: May 1, 2026

Language: English

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 0.0 × 0.0 × 0.0 in

Weight: 0.88 lbs

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