Angelina and the Princess
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Angelina and the Princess

By Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig (Illustrator)

Part of the Angelina Ballerina series

A tiny role tests a dancer's resolve, leading to unexpected joy.

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32 pages· 685 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Angelina dreams of starring in the Royal Ballet, but disappointment strikes when she's given a minor role. Tempted to quit, she chooses perseverance instead, working hard for her friends. Her dedication sparks an unforeseen twist, promising a delightful surprise and a joyful conclusion. Will Angelina's small part lead to a big change?

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
685
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD830L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about performing artsBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about illnessBooks about friendship
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.3
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
August 25, 2020
First published
January 1, 1984
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534469617

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