Book Series · 44 Books

Angelina Ballerina Books

In order from Angelina and the Princess to Angelina's Invitation to the Ballet.

The Angelina Ballerina series is a set of 44 picture books by Katharine Holabird, published between 1984 and 2025. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1899

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

Angelina and the Princess

By Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 685 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Summary: 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?

The complete set

Angelina Ballerina Series

44 books · Published 1984–2025

Year	Title	Author	Illustrator	Pages
1984	Angelina and the Princess	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1986	Angelina on Stage	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1986	Angelina's Christmas	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1987	Angelina and Alice	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1988	Angelina at the Fair	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1988	Angelina Ballerina	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1989	Angelina's Birthday Surprise	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	25
1991	Angelina's Baby Sister	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
1993	Angelina Ice Skates	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2002	Angelina and Henry	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2002	Angelina Loves	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	22
2005	Angelina, Star of the Show	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2005	Angelina at the Palace	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2006	Angelina's Halloween	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2010	Angelina and the Royal Wedding	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2010	Angelina's New School	Katharine Holabird		32
2011	Angelina, Prima Ballerina	Grosset & Dunlap		32
2011	Angelina Takes a Bow	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2012	Angelina and AJ	Katharine Holabird		24
2013	Angelina's Big City Ballet	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2019	Center Stage	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	16
2020	Dancing Day	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	14
2020	Meet Angelina Ballerina	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	24
2020	Angelina Ballerina Dresses Up	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2020	Angelina Ballerina Loves Ice-Skating!	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	22
2020	Big Dreams!	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	16
2020	Angelina Feels Like Dancing!	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	12
2021	Step by Step	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	14
2021	Angelina Ballerina at Ballet School	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	24
2021	Family Fun Day	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	24
2022	Angelina and the Valentine's Day Surprise	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	18
2022	Angelina's Ballet Bag	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	12
2022	Angelina Ballerina by the Sea	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	16
2022	Be a Ballerina!	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2023	Take a Bow	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	24
2023	Angelina Ballerina's Ballet Tour	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	64
2023	Best Big Sister Ever!	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	64
2024	Angelina Ballerina and the Dancing Princess	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	64
2024	Angelina's Cinderella	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	32
2024	Angelina Ballerina and the Fancy Dress Day	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	64
2024	A Busy Day in Chipping Cheddar	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	24
2025	Angelina's Invitation to the Ballet	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	36
	Best Ballerina Friends	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	14
	Angelina Ballerina and the Flower Show	Katharine Holabird	Helen Craig	14

Companion series

Angelina Ballerina Ready-to-Read Series

7 books · Published 2019–2021

Series

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$1697

Angelina Ballerina and the Tea Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

Can Angelina's tea party dazzle her ballet friends?

Series

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$1799

Angelina Ballerina Tries Again

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

A young dancer struggles to perfect her routine before the big show.

Series

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$1697

Sleepover Party!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

A first sleepover brings fun, games, and surprises.

Series

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$1697

Cupcake Day!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Can Angelina's cupcakes win the baking contest, or will they crumble?

Series

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$1697

Practice Makes Perfect

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Can Angelina and her cousin perfect their dance for the festival?

Series

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$474

Angelina Ballerina and the Art Fair

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Can Angelina save Henry's art fair disaster?

Series

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$1697

Angelina Ballerina Loves the Library

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Angelina faces a book limit at the library. How will she choose?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Angelina Ballerina series?

There are 44 books in the Angelina Ballerina series. It began with Angelina and the Princess in 1984, and the newest book, Angelina's Invitation to the Ballet, was published in 2025.