Angelina, Star of the Show (Angelina Ballerina (Hardcover))

When Angelina joins her grandparents on their boat, the Jolly Rat, she is excited about planning her special dance for the Mouseland Dance Festival. But this means that she neglects what Grandma and Grandpa expect her to do, even though all paws are needed on deck to help with chores. Instead of painting the boat, she practices a dance routine and tracks footprints all over. Then, after several other mishaps, she tumbles into a can of oil and ruins her dance costume. In tears, Angelina realizes she has not been helpful, but her Grandma rescues the day by decorating an old sailor suit to replace the dance costume. Angelina reforms and becomes a real sailor, helping out with all the chores. In the evening, Grandma teaches her some favorite sailor dances, which the resourceful mouseling incorporates into her dance routine. And the crowd loves it. The book is a pleasant package—a cute story, enlivened by whimsical illustrations, which continue onto the endpapers. Teachers may incorporate this story into lessons about responsibility for very young students. 2004, Pleasant Company Publications, Ages 3 up.


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