Helen Craig

Angelina Ballerina shows young readers all the ways to be a ballerina in this 8x8 paperback storybook that includes French flaps, foil, and embossing on the cover-plus quotes that readers can press out and display! Angelina Ballerina does many things throughout her day that help her be the best ballerina she can be. Ballerinas fuel their bodies, so Angelina eats a healthy breakfast. They're dedicated and determined, like Angelina as she goes to ballet...

"Angelina Ballerina thinks she's the luckiest mouse in the world; she's going to be a big sister! But being a big sister means change, and sometimes change can be hard. When her baby sister arrives, Angelina feels like no one has time for her anymore. They only want to fuss over Polly"--

Angelina borrows a special necklace from her mother without permission and loses it at Miss Lily's party.

"It's Valentine's Day in Chipping Cheddar. Angelina Ballerina sends Valentine's Day cards to all of her friends and family. Readers can pull the tabs to read the valentines. At the end, Angelina has a Valentine's Day card for readers, too, and gets a sweet surprise of her own"--

Angelina is determined to win a trophy at the annual Miller's Pond Boat Carnival, just as her father once did, but the point of the contest is teamwork, and when she is paired with Sammy they have a hard time finding anything on which they can agree.

"Meet Angelina Ballerina and take a tour of the lovely village of Chipping Cheddar as Angelina heads to the annual summer festival in the town square! Along the way you will meet some of Angelina's family and friends, visit Miss Lilly's Ballet School, stop at Mrs. Thimble's shop, and more!" -- p.4 of Cover.

A sensory exploration of the other things Angelina Ballerina loves about the ballet incorporates five touchable textures representing her satin slippers, tutu netting and more, in a series entry that also features a shiny, die-cut cover.

Angelina and her ballet class are putting on a special performance at the Royal Palace, directed by Angelina herself. When the production isn't going as planned, will Angelina pull everything together in time for the show?

Angelina goes to the most famous city in Mouseland to perform at the Big Cheese Dance Show with her cousin Jeanie, but the two clash over whether tap or ballet is better.

Angelina's Christmas wish is to play the part of Cinderella Mouse in the holiday ballet. What will happen if she doesn't get the part? Will the show go on without her?