The Painting Ballerina [Paperback]

Gloria M. Buono (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 1999

Little book, big messages! Young Katrina adventures in art, music & dance and discovers friendship, responsibility & paint dancing! Katrina is a pretty and artistic thirteen-year-old whose creative talents and endeavors lead to a magical and entertaining experience in artistic expression. From the opening chapter's flower garden to the ending chapter's bright moon, the enthusiasm of Katrina leads to a magical and entertaining experience in self expression.

Editorial Reviews

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...It is fast paced and will hold the reader's interest. -- RINGLING EAGLE, Ringling, OK

A book that's fun to read! A girl, a duck, and a rabbit meet under unique circumstances and share experiences that bond them together as true friends. THE PAINTING BALLERINA tells a story that holds your interest and leaves you feeling happy. -- A reader from THE FAIRFAX GROUP, NYC

I enjoyed it so much and thought every child should read this. -- Marianne S. Prinkey, Chairman, National Dance Week '99 c/o Star-Styled, Inc., Tampa, FL

Secret talking animals...a magical summer for Katrina...an amusing little chapter book that allows imaginations to run wild! Reviewer: Sharon Tolle -- CHILDRENS LITERATURE - Children's Literature

THE PAINTING BALLERINA is a beautifully crafted book and a vividly told story of friendship and discovery that will excite the imagination of the young reader. -- Althea J. Horner, Ph.D., "Chrysalis"

THE PAINTING BALLERINA is a beautifully told story about a talented young girl who discovers the real meaning of friendship. This is a wonderful story full of adventure which incorporates art, music, and dance. Children and adults will love reading about Katrina's adventure. -- Ann Bova, Librarian, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Microsociety School, Yonkers, NY

THE PAINTING BALLERINA is a delightful children's story about a talented young dancer with a love of nature. In a combination of adventure and fantasy, Katrina finds two unusual friends who help her replace lost money and discover additional talents, the ability to understand foreign languages and to create unusual paintings. It is full of the author's charming drawings. -- Marci Stillerman, Award-winning author, "Nine Spoons"

THE PAINTING BALLERINA is a surprise teaching story. It opens the mind to new possibilities and ways to be creative. It is a fresh approach to self expression & the arts. -- Jody Bergsma, International award-winning artist, "Sky Castle"

THE PAINTING BALLERINA tells a delightful tale that combines the fantasies of a young teenage girl with her talent and ingenuity to solve a dilemma. -- Connie Sellecca, Actress & mother of two

This is a very, very, sweet story. There's a lot of life reference in there. -- Andrea Nierenberg, Motivational Expert, The Nierenberg Group

About the Author

Gloria M. Buono, the author and illustrator, spent over 15 years as a marketing professional in the magazine publishing industry with many of the country's largest and prestigious publishers. She remains well connected in the industry and is a board member of WDMI (Women in Direct Marketing International, NY Chapter). She has been doing various free-lance assignments and has also been a substitute teacher in the Yonkers, NY school system. Three things inspired her to write this book: 1) after viewing a 1961 academy award winning motion picture, The Day of the Painter, produced by the late Ezra R. Baker; 2) visiting MOMA (Museum of Modern Art in New York City); and 3) watching street dancers in Manhattan. She lives in Westchester County. This is her first book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Aabaglo Media (March 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966981804
• ISBN-13: 978-0966981803
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,216,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Amateurish writing and illustrations, July 19, 2007

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Mom of 3 "Susan" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Painting Ballerina (Paperback)

I'm not sure why this book has received such good reviews. I bought it for my daughter based on the subject matter and reviews. It is not very well-written and the illustrations are very poor. They seem as though they were created in MS Paint. The fact that the book is about painting and the pictures are all black and white is disappointing. This book seems like something someone might create in a adult education creative writing course.

My daughter loves dancing and painting and she didn't care for this book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A story to excite the imagination of the young reader, May 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Painting Ballerina (Paperback)

"The Painting Ballerina" is a beautifully crafted book and a vividly told story of friendship and discovery that will excite the imagination of the young reader.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely little book., June 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Painting Ballerina (Paperback)

THE PAINTING BALLERINA combines humor with fantasy with dreams coming true. An animator should pick up this book. It's perfect for a short children's film.