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$975
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes
A young dancer discovers a magical world through enchanted ballet shoes.
94 pages
Paperback
Book Series · 22 Books
Magic Ballerina Books
In order from Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes to Jade and the Carnival.
The Magic Ballerina series is a set of 22 picture books by Darcey Bussell, published between 2008 and 2010. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 95 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Magic Ballerina Series
22 books · Published 2008–2010
#5
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$699
Delphie and the Fairy Godmother
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008
A princess is trapped in a magical sleep. Can a prince break the spell?
#6
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$674
Delphie and the Birthday Show
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008
A ballerina must save a magical land from a mischievous rat's plot.
#4
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$674
Delphie and the Glass Slippers
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008
Time spins out of control in a magical land. Can a young dancer restore balance?
#1
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$975
Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
A young dancer discovers a magical world through enchanted ballet shoes.
#2
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$926
Delphie and the Magic Spell
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
A young dancer must unlock secrets to break a magical spell.
#3
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$674
Delphie and the Masked Ball
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
A young dancer is swept into a magical world where her help is urgently needed.
#17
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$975
Holly and the Ice Palace
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Can Holly and the White Cat stop King Rat's icy chaos in Enchantia?
#10
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$975
Rosa and the Special Prize
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
A stolen scepter threatens Enchantia with eternal storms.
#8
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$975
Rosa and the Golden Bird
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Can Rosa rescue the Firebird and restore dance to Enchantia?
#9
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$674
Rosa and the Magic Moonstone
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
A ballet exam turns magical chaos. Can Rosa restore order in Enchantia?
#11
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$926
Rosa and the Magic Dream
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
A wicked fairy's spell traps Rosa. Can she escape?
#12
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$975
Rosa and the Three Wishes
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Rosa must help Enchantia one last time before passing on the magic shoes.
#7
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$926
Rosa and the Secret Princess
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Magical shoes whisk Rosa to Enchantia. Can she break the swan princess's curse?
#18
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$699
Holly and the Land of Sweets
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Chaos reigns in Enchantia. Can Holly restore order before the carnival?
#13
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$674
Holly and the Dancing Cat
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Magic shoes transport Holly to Enchantia. Can she save her missing guide, the White Cat?
#14
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$975
Holly and the Silver Unicorn
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
A carousel of mythical creatures hides a dark enchantment. Can Holly save the Silver Unicorn before it's too late?
#15
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$975
Holly and the Magic Tiara
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009
A mysterious gift at a royal christening hides a secret threat.
#16
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Holly and the Rose Garden
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
A girl witnesses a twisted version of Beauty and the Beast unfold in a mysterious garden.
#20
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$699
Jade and the Surprise Party
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Guests vanish at a magical party. Can Jade uncover the truth?
#19
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$699
Jade and the Enchanted Wood
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
A girl must stop a villain's plan in a magical world.
#21
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$699
Jade and the Silver Flute
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Can Jade and the White Cat stop a plot to silence Enchantia's birdsong?
#22
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$699
Jade and the Carnival
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
A puppet vanishes at carnival. Can Jade break the spell and save him?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Magic Ballerina series?
There are 22 books in the Magic Ballerina series. It began with Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes in 2008, and the newest book, Jade and the Carnival, was published in 2010.
What order should you read the Magic Ballerina books in?
Start with Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #22.
What ages are the Magic Ballerina books best for?
The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The authors and illustrators who bring Magic Ballerina to life.
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