Product Description

Angelina Ballerina is the picture book that first introduced Angelina to her adoring fans. This tiny dancer has proved to have enormous staying power—she has been a hugely popular character for more than twenty years. And Angelina's popularity only continues to grow. She is even the spokescharacter for National Dance Week.With Katharine Holabird's lively writing and Helen Craig's charming illustrations, the original story about the feisty little mouse who wants nothing more than to dance still keeps young ballerinas leaping with delight.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #56565 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-19
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Review
"Holabird's sweet-dreams-to-stardom story can't miss. It's all of a light-hearted, light-footed piece."--Kirkus.

Card catalog description
Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world.

Inside Flap Copy
This soft, lovable Angelina with movable arms and legs is a perfect likeness of her picture book counterpart--right down to her winsome smile. She's 9- inches tall, she's costumed in a removable tutu, and she's packaged in a see-through box that folds out into a theater stage. A miniature paperback edition of the original Angelina book, Angelina Ballerina, accompanies the doll making this an irresistible gift for any child.  

Customer Reviews

Angelina is a pretty mouse who just wants to be a ballerina
Angelina is a pretty mouse who just wants to be a ballerina, and dances all the time - but she's so busy dancing she forgets about everyday things like cleaning her room or eating, and her parents don't know what to do with her. Their decision to bring her down to earth will change her life in this engaging classic story for ages 3 and older.

A lovely book
I recently received this book at a baby shower, and I think it is such a sweet story. I have since then given my niece the same book for her to enjoy.

An inspiring tale
My 2 year old daughter received this for her birthday this year and loves it! The story of Angelina, the little mouse who dreams of being a ballerina and keeps practising, to the exclusion of all else is something that strikes a chord in any one who has had a serious interest in something, be it dance, sports, etc. I would say that this book is not just for aspiring ballerinas, but for any child that is keen on pursuing an interest seriously. And I love the fact that towards the end, Angelina's parents take her passion for dancing seriously, and buy her a tu-tu & sign her up for classes...it gives hope to a child and that is absolutely priceless. A wonderful, inspiring tale of dreams that turn into reality. The illustrations are a delight too!