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Books in Angelina Ballerina: Angelina's Diary series

  • Angelina Ballerina

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Aug. 27, 2019)
    In an encore performance, Angelina Ballerina returns in this refreshed picture book from acclaimed author Katharine Holabird and celebrated artist Helen Craig!Angelina is a pretty little mouse who wants nothing more than to be a ballerina. She dances all the time—at home, at school, even in her dreams! In fact, she’s so busy dancing that she forgets all about the other things she’s supposed to do, like cleaning her room and joining her family for breakfast! Her parents don’t know what to do—especially after her arabesques in the kitchen knock over the milk! Then one day they come up with an idea that will change Angelina’s life forever… With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the original story, now refreshed and re-released, will continue keeping a whole new generation of young ballerinas leaping with delight.
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  • Meet Angelina Ballerina

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 5, 2020)
    Join Angelina Ballerina and dance all around the lovely town of Chipping Cheddar as she and her friends gather for a summer festival in this shaped 8x8 storybook with a sparkly cover—perfect for ballerinas of all ages!Angelina Ballerina and her friends are so excited for the summer festival in the town square! Come along as Angelina introduces us to all of her favorite mouselings! We’ll meet: Angelina’s best friend, Alice; ballet teacher, Miss Lilly; Miss Quaver, the ballet school pianist; her mom, dad, and sister, Polly; her cousin, Henry; Mrs. Thimble, a local store owner; and Angelina’s neighbor, Mrs. Hodgepodge, who is NOT a fan of dancing! With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, Angelina Ballerina will have young readers leaping with delight. © 2020 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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  • Center Stage

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 10, 2019)
    Join everyone’s favorite dancing mouse Angelina Ballerina as she choreographs an enchanting dance recital in this adorable 8x8 storybook that comes with a sheet of stickers!It’s almost time for the spring recital! But when Miss Lilly sprains her ankle, Angelina Ballerina is asked to be the choreographer, which means giving up the lead role in the recital. Angelina is upset for Miss Lilly, but is honored to have been chosen for this big role. And as they say in show business, the show must go on! © 2019 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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  • Dancing Day

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Board book (Simon Spotlight, May 5, 2020)
    Pirouette into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world with this adorable board book about Angelina’s wonderful day—a day full of dancing!Today is a dancing day for Angelina! She brushes her teeth while practicing her pliés, she points her toes while she eats breakfast, and she leaps across the schoolyard. Soon it’s her favorite time of day—ballet class! But the dancing doesn’t stop there…Angelina’s family takes her to a real ballet performance with many more special treats to follow. It is a cozy end to a very happy day because the only thing better than dancing is being with family! © 2020 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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  • Angelina Ballerina and the Tea Party

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 10, 2019)
    Pirouette into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world and join her for a tea party in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read!Angelina is hosting a tea party for all her friends from the ballet academy! There are cookies, cakes, and beautiful decorations. Will it be the best tea party ever? This paperback edition comes with two sheets of stickers! © 2019 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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  • Angelina Loves

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Board book (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 10, 2019)
    Discover all the things Angelina Ballerina loves in this super chubby board book that’s perfect for sharing with someone you love!Angelina Ballerina loves lots of things! There’s her family and dancing of course—with her ballet class at Miss Lilly’s ballet school. And cartwheeling around the playground with her BFF, Alice. Fans of Angelina will love reading about everything Angelina loves (and probably things they love, too!) © 2019 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
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  • Angelina Ballerina Tries Again

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, May 5, 2020)
    Leap into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world and learn how important it is to get up when you fall down in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Angelina is chosen as the lead dancer in Sleeping Mouseling. It’s her dream come true! But she can’t land all of the steps in her routine...will she keep trying and get it right before the big performance? This paperback edition comes with two sheets of stickers!
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  • Angelina Ballerina Dresses Up

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 25, 2020)
    Play dress up with Angelina Ballerina in this 8x8 storybook complete with a shiny foil cover and paper dolls of Angelina and her friend Alice, as well as clothes to dress them in!Angelina Ballerina loves playing dress up as much as she loves ballet, so her grandparents help her make a dress-up box of her own! And dressing up is even more fun when Angelina’s friend Alice and cousin Henry come over to play. Join in the fun with the three included paper dolls and many paper outfits Angelina Ballerina fans can play with again and again! © 2020 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.
  • Angelina's Christmas

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, Sept. 14, 2006)
    When Angelina Ballerina sees old Mr. Bell all alone at Christmastime, she decides to bring him some holiday cheer. Cousin Henry doesn't want to help—until he finds that there's a real Santa Claus living in their town! With festive sparkly foil on the jacket and a heartwarming story, this book is perfect for holiday giving. AUTHORBIO: Katharine Holabird's first Angelina Ballerina book was published in 1983. She lives in London. Helen Craig has illustrated more than sixty books for children, including the Angelina books. She lives in England.
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  • Angelina's Big City Ballet

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, Oct. 30, 2014)
    For the first time ever, Angelina is visiting the most famous city in Mouseland: the Big Cheese! She can’t wait to explore the city and perform her fairy ballet. But her cousin Jeanie tells Angelina that tap dancing is much better than ballet. How can the two girls overcome their differences and learn to work together in time for the big show?
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  • Angelina and the Princess

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Aug. 25, 2020)
    The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old!Angelina hopes to dance the starring role in an upcoming performance for the Royal Ballet, but instead is cast in a tiny part. She is so disappointed that she wants to quit ballet. Eventually, though, she decides to work hard for her friends in the performance. Angelina’s decision leads to an unexpected turn of events—and a happy ending for everyone!
  • Angelina's Birthday

    Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, May 4, 2006)
    It’s Angelina’s birthday, and there’s going to be a party! She and her best friend Alice happily ride their bicycles to Mrs. Thimble’s General Store to buy decorations. But as they race home, bang! Angelina hits a rock and breaks her treasured bike. She works hard to earn money for a new one, but the most beautiful bike is very expensive.Will Angelina’s birthday be ruined? Or will it be the happiest and most surprising one ever?
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