Belinda in Paris (Hardcover)

by Amy Young (Author) "All of Paris was abuzz with the news..." (more)
Key Phrases: Madame Sophia, Monsieur Fromage, Monsieur Luc

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3–Poor Belinda! She has arrived in Paris to perform, but her ballet shoes went to Pago Pago. To add to her problem, she has very big feet. As she and a young dancer, Gabrielle, race through the streets of the city looking for a replacement pair, help comes from some unexpected places. With the assistance of a fashion designer and her silk cloth, a baker and his baguettes, and a cobbler, the prima ballerina gets her shoes and dazzles the audience at the evening performance as her new friends look on. Charming, brightly colored pastel illustrations depict an expressive, elongated, cartoonlike Belinda. Various landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, are appealingly portrayed. Combining whimsy, humor, and an engaging glimpse of France, this story of Belinda's triumph will win applause from young readers.
–Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
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From Booklist
PreS-Gr 2. The famously big-footed dancer who made her picture-book debut in Belinda the Ballerina (2002) is prepared to take Paris by storm--except for one catastrophic detail: the airline has mistakenly shipped her pointe shoes to Pago Pago. Belinda pounds the pavement searching for a replacement pair of boat-sized ballet slippers, but as a salesman at the finest specialty store diplomatically informs her, "there is not a shoe in all of Paris that will fit such magnificent feet." Even the cobbler is stymied; there's not a length of pink silk or a form large enough for the job. Persistence pays, though, and Belinda's fans will enjoy her triumph. Besides illustrating Belinda's lively tale, the lightly stylized paintings introduce children to the sights, the streets, and the ambiance of Paris. Even better, the solution to Belinda's problem has a distinctively Parisian flavor. Like its predecessor, this picture book features an engaging story, graceful illustrations, and, in Belinda, an instantly recognizable character who is simply magnifique. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (February 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670036935
• ISBN-13: 978-0670036936
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #271,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the ballet books!, January 18, 2009

By	Carlene Conlin "Miss Moo's Mom" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Santa delivered this to my two year old daughter for christmas. She loves ballet and loves this book! We have Belinda and the Glass Slipper and find this one equally adorable. The illustrations include many landmarks/monuments in Paris which is an added bonus. The book also shows the value of teamwork and cooperation which is a great skill for the little ones to learn.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Belinda a role model to love, April 18, 2005

By	J. Bartley "Bow-legged Ballerina" (Holland, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wish I'd had a Belinda when I was young! I'm charmed by her passion, her perseverance, and her good spirit. The stories of both her debut performance and her Paris visit are sure to keep both children and adults smiling and hopeful. She of the big feet dances with such grace!