Angelina at the Fair
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Angelina at the Fair

Written by Katharine Holabird · Illustrated by Helen Craig

Part of the Angelina Ballerina series

A day at the fair turns into unexpected friendship.

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32 pages· 603 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD630L
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Angelina's excitement for the fair is dashed when she's tasked with babysitting her cousin Henry. Furious at first, she wonders how she can enjoy the day. But as they navigate the fair's adventures and surprises, Angelina discovers that sometimes the best companions are the ones you least expect. Will this day of unexpected twists lead to a new friendship?

From the publisher

Angelina Ballerina has to babysit her cousin during a trip to the fair in this beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition of the classic bestselling picture book! All year long, Angelina has been eagerly looking forward to the fair coming to town. When the wonderful day arrives at last, Angelina can hardly wait to join her friends at the fairground. Then her parents tell her she must take her little cousin Henry along. Angelina is furious! How can she have a good time when she has to watch out for a little child? But after a day full of adventures and surprises, Angelina and Henry may just become the best of friends. (c) 2022 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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
603
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about performing artsBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about cousinsBooks about family
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
May 17, 2022
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665912839

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