Angelina on Stage [Hardcover]

Katharine Holabird (Author), Helen Craig (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2002 | Age Level: 3 and up

In Angelina on Stage, Angelina has a part in a grown-ups’ ballet, and so does her cousin Henry. But Angelina’s excitement turns to jealousy during rehearsals when Henry becomes the favorite. Will Angelina and Henry still be friends after the performance?

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this latest addition to the Angelina series (Angelina Ballerina, etc.), Angelina is invited to perform as a magic fairy in a real grown-ups' ballet. She's delighted, but less so when her goofy younger cousin Henry is asked to perform in the ballet, too. While Angelina practices flying through the air on a wire, Henry stumbles around the stage, missing cues but nevertheless endearing himself to the cast. Though she's jealous of Henry, Angelina comes through for him on the night of the performance. The book gently reflects an older child's ambivalent feelings. But it is also a delightful story, whose delicately rendered, sweet illustrations invite the reader into the magical world of ballet.
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Review

The writing is crisp and clear, the illustrations detailed with a lovely sense of movement and emotion Guardian Angelina has simply charmed her way into becoming a modern children's classic ... Publishers Weekly Angelina is a magical character who fulfils every little girl's dreams Darcey Bussell, OBE --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: American Girl; 2 edition (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584856564
• ISBN-13: 978-1584856566
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,843,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Helen Craig has illustrated more than sixty books for children, including the Angelina books. She lives in England.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a great book!, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Angelina on Stage (Angelina Ballerina) (Hardcover)

This was a great book! I especially liked it because I am very much interested in ballet. This book was about a mouse named Angelina and her being invited to perform in a "grown up" ballet. She got a good part just like she wanted, but became upset when her couin Henry got a part and got more attention then her. She felt better though when the star of the ballet gave ger a flower. I think that this book is very good for both children and adults because you can learn a good lesson from it that you can be jelous, but it often doesn't pay to be.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming, January 7, 2002

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angelina on Stage (Hardcover)

In this next book in the Angelina Ballerina series, Angelina finds herself pursued by her cousin Henry, who wants to dance just like her. She is overjoyed when an adult ballet asks her and Henry to dance in one of their performances. However, her joy turns bitter, when the other dancers become enamored of Henry, and Angelina finds herself in the background. However, when Angelina decides to soldier on, she finds that things can go her way anyway.

As with the other books, my daughter and I loved this story, and Helen Craig's charming illustrations. A quick read, this book also has a wonderful lesson. We both highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars a mom's review...., December 7, 2005

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This review is from: Angelina on Stage (Hardcover)

beautifully illustrated, heartwarming childrens stories. Even though the Angelina stories are geared towards girls, my little boy, at 8, enjoyed these as well, especially when mom read to him. These are good stories to read to your child at bedtime.

The artwork is detailed and delightful to look at-you'll see new things each time you look, and children love that that every scene is filled with many little mice.

This Angelina story deals with a sometimes hard topic to talk about-jealousy. Each book is filled with wonderful life lessons told in a gentle, non preachy way.

I highly recommend this series for any child.

5 stars!