Most Popular Books by Katharine Holabird

The Queen of Mouseland is throwing the biggest party ever for Princess Sophie’s birthday— and Angelina’s invited! But Angelina isn’t having that much fun—the food is yucky, Priscilla Pinkpaw is being mean, and Angelina misses her best friend, Alice. Still, Angelina is determined to find a friend somewhere in the palace. Who will it be?

Angelina goes to the most famous city in Mouseland to perform at the Big Cheese Dance Show with her cousin Jeanie, but the two clash over whether tap or ballet is better.

Princess Sophie of Mouseland is staying at Angelina’s house for two weeks, and Angelina couldn’t be more delighted! She can’t wait for Alice to meet the princess. But when Alice and Sophie are chosen to be the star ballerinas in the big performance, Angelina feels very left out. Has Angelina lost her best friends forever?

Angelina is very excited; she is going to be head flower princess in the big recital. She practices like crazy and feels confident on the night of the performance. But—oh, no!—Angelina gets the hiccups. She tries everything but they just won''t stop. Unless she finds a way to cure them, Angelina will be pirouetting—and hiccupping— across the stage! Find out if the show goes on for Angelina Ballerina in this first All Aboard Reader!

Illus. in full color. "Almost as soon as Alice arrives at Angelina''s school, the two mice learn that they have much in common such as their love of dance and gymnastics. This is their story of a friendship found, lost, and renewed."--School Library Journal.

Angelina’s simply determined to win the trophy at the Miller’s Pond Boat Carnival. But when she gets stuck with Sammy for a partner, the two mouselings don’t agree on a single thing! Can they learn to get along and make a big splash?

Angelina really truly wants the lead role in the new ballet, but she just can’t get her steps right. She works extra hard to perfect her moves until she finds a lucky penny— and decides she doesn’t need to practice anymore. But will her luck hold out?

Angelina is very excited—her new friend Anya is joining her ballet class! But when Anya becomes the center of attention, Angelina becomes jealous and the two mouselings get into a big fight. How will Angelina make things right again and find the perfect way to say "I''m sorry"?

Angelina is heartbroken when she hears that Miss Lilly is moving away to teach at the Rodentski Academy. Angelina and the other mouselings come up with a plan to stop their beloved teacher from leaving. Can they convince Miss Lilly to stay?

When Angelina sneaks into the grown-ups only costume ball, her plan backfires and she is discovered.

Pirouette into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world with this adorable board book about Angelina’s wonderful day—a day full of dancing! Today is a dancing day for Angelina! She brushes her teeth while practicing her pliés, she points her toes while she eats breakfast, and she leaps across the schoolyard. Soon it’s her favorite time of day—ballet class! But the dancing doesn’t stop there…Angelina’s family takes her to a real ballet performance with many more special treats to follow. It is a cozy end to a very happy day because the only thing better than dancing is being with family! © 2020 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.

Join everyone’s favorite dancing mouse Angelina Ballerina as she choreographs an enchanting dance recital in this adorable 8x8 storybook that comes with a sheet of stickers! It’s almost time for the spring recital! But when Miss Lilly sprains her ankle, Angelina Ballerina is asked to be the choreographer, which means giving up the lead role in the recital. Angelina is upset for Miss Lilly, but is honored to have been chosen for this big role. And as they say in show business, the show must go on! © 2019 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.

Miss Lilly’s ballet class is going to Dacovia to perform in the Festival of Dance, and they are traveling by boat to get there! Angelina just loves life aboard The Royal Stilton—especially when she meets Miss Lilly’s talented nephew, Yuri. But when bad weather hits, will Angelina and the other mouselings be left out at sea?

Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world.

"Angelina Ballerina''s little sister, Polly, is starting school for the first time, and she feels very shy. Angelina finds a way to help Polly make friends, and she thinks up a wonderful ballet surprise to welcome Polly and all the little mouselings to Chipping Cheddar Elementary. She is the best big sister ever!"--

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina performing as Cinderella in a traveling tour is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Angelina is playing the lead in the Cinderella Dance Tour traveling across Mouseland. The final stop on the tour is at the grand Von Whiskers Castle, but just before the performance, the scenery is ruined! Angelina and her friends know the show must go on, but how? © 2024 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.

Illus. in full color. "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. The book gently reflects an older child''s ambivalent feelings. But it is also a delightful story."--Publishers Weekly.

Trick-or-Treat with Angelina Ballerina! For Halloween, Angelina and her friend Alice make glorious firefly costumes—complete with delicate wings and tiaras. Angelina''s little sister, Polly, wants to be a pretty firefly too. But Angelina thinks she''s too little. Polly settles for dressing up as a ghost, and on Halloween night, gives Angelina a surprise scare!

Angelina is so excited that Miss Lilly has given her the part of the Rose Fairy Princess in the new ballet—until she finds out she needs to fly across the stage dangling from a single wire! Angelina is terrified, but she knows the show must go on. So Angelina and Alice secretly decide to send Alice soaring across the stage in Angelina''s place. Will their plan work?

"It''s Valentine''s Day in Chipping Cheddar. Angelina Ballerina sends Valentine''s Day cards to all of her friends and family. Readers can pull the tabs to read the valentines. At the end, Angelina has a Valentine''s Day card for readers, too, and gets a sweet surprise of her own"--

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about Angelina and Henry’s camping trip is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Angelina and Henry are so excited to go on a camping trip to the Big Cat Mountains with their Uncle Louie! But when Angelina and Henry can’t find their way back to the campsite, will Angelina be able to save the day? © 2023 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.

"It''s a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Angelina''s dad announces it''s too nice out to stay indoors, so they take a family trip to the park! At first, Angelina and her sister, Polly, have a great time riding the carousel, flying a kite, and playing on the swings. But then Polly starts to feel sad that her big sister does everything better. If Angelina can convince her that someday soon she''ll be able to do everything Angelina does, this can still be the best family fun day ever!"--

Illus. in full color. Angelina longs for a lead in the Mouseland ballet, gets sick, and misses her chance.

Illus. in full color. To keep a couple of bullies from ruining their New Year''s ice skating ballet, Angelina and her friends invite them to become part of the event. Working together, they create a celebration that is a tremendous success.

Whenever Angelina invites Alice over to play, Polly always gets in the way. So this time, Angelina suggests that they all play hide-and-seek, Polly’s favorite game. Once Polly is hiding, Angelina and Alice go off and play by themselves. But when Angelina goes to collect Polly, she can’t find her sister. Come along as Angelina learns a lesson about what responsibility really means.

Nervous about her big dance performance the next day, Angelina Ballerina goes through a comforting bedtime routine with her parents that eases her worries and brings her sweet dreams.

"Based on the stories by Katharine Holabird; based on the illustrations by Helen Craig."--Back cover.

When Angelina finds an injured butterfly in the park, she takes it home to care for it...then doesn''t want to part with it. It''s Henry who sets an adventure in motion that underscores a message all young children can understand.

From the acclaimed author of the beloved Angelina Ballerina series comes the third glittery picture book about a feisty little fairy who gets a pet dragon! Twinkle has always wanted a pet so she’s thrilled when Fairy Godmother grants her and her friends each a wish. But things don’t go as planned because everyone gets the cutest little pets except for her. A naughty pet dragon named Scruffy is definitely NOT what she’d asked for, and she doesn’t know what to do! Will Twinkle be able to tame her rambunctious little dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day? With magical pet spells going sideways and frustrations running high, this delightful story hits just the right notes.

When Angelina accidentally embarrasses herself in ballet class after being off for summer break, she isn''t so enthusiastic about returning to ballet school, but with encouragement from family and friends, Angelina learns that making mistakes shouldn''t stop her from doing what she loves most: dancing!

The classic bestselling picture book, Angelina’s Baby Sister, is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old! Can Angelina sashay her way through all the changes a baby brings? Angelina Ballerina thinks she’s the luckiest mouse in the world—she’s going to be a big sister! But being a big sister means change, and sometimes change can be hard. When her baby sister arrives, Angelina feels like no one has time for her anymore. They only want to fuss over Polly. Suddenly, Angelina doesn’t feel so lucky anymore. But with time—and a lot of love from her family—Angelina realizes that being a big sister is the role she was born to play.

Angelina loves to dance! Every week she goes to her ballet class at Miss Lilly''s Ballet School.

Camembert Academy is holding its annual talent show, and Angelina is determined to win the glittery, sparkly Shining Star trophy! Problem is, she''s been so busy helping her friends perfect their pieces, she hasn''t had time to rehearse her own. In the end, she performs the thing she knows best - ballet - and wows the judges! This 8 x 8 comes with a page of stickers and a Shining Star certificate that kids can pull out and hang up to celebrate their own talents!

Welcome to the world of Angelina Ballerina! Meet her friends and family and visit her favorite spots in Chipping Cheddar in this 8x8 storybook! It’s a busy day for Angelina Ballerina! When one task leads to an adventure across Chipping Cheddar, Angelina dances her way across the village and helps everyone she meets. Readers can follow along on Angelina''s journey using the map at the end of the book! © 2024 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.

"Angelina Ballerina is so excited that she has been chosen to dance in the finale in the spring recital! But when the male lead dancer, William, breaks his toe the day before the recital, Angelina is partnered with his understudy, Sammy. Can Angelina overcome her nervousness over this last-minute change and put on a good show?"--

Angelina is starting a new school in a new town, and sheÕs afraid she wonÕt be as good of a dancer as all her new classmates! Especially since thereÕs no room for her to practice in her new home, and her favorite music player was lost in the move. Will Angelina overcome all her fears before her first day in a new school?

Angelina is feeling very grown-up. Miss Lilly has asked her to help out in the beginners’ ballet class. So Angelina gives away her babyish toys, including the little rag doll she’s had since she was a tiny mouseling. But what happens when Angelina starts missing her doll? Is it too late to get her back?