I Want to Be Angelina Ballerina
Angelina Ballerina Series
What’s inside...
Angelina gets ready to put on a show at her house and invites her family and friends. Her best friend Alice comes round early and Angelina lets her join in. They wear their tutus, decorate wands and wings and put on a magical performance as dancing fairy princesses. This is a gorgeous novely book containing all of the elements (eg. wings, wand, tutu, tickets) needed by the reader to put on her very own performance as a fairy princess.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Angelina Mouseling
Mrs. Mouseling
Miss Lilly
Discussion points
Why do you think Angelina loves dancing so much?
What are some ways Angelina shows determination in achieving her dreams?
How did Angelina handle obstacles or difficulties in her journey?
Can you think of a time when you worked really hard at something like Angelina? What was it?
What would you like to be when you grow up and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and connect them to their personal experiences.
Discuss the values of persistence and hard work shown by Angelina, and ask how these could be applied in your child's life.
Highlight the importance of following one’s passion by asking your child what activities they enjoy the most and why.
Utilize the illustrations in the book to ask your child to describe what they see and how it makes them feel, promoting emotional intelligence and observation skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, Angelina works hard and practices consistently to improve her ballet skills, demonstrating that dedication is key to achieving one's dreams.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of consistent effort and persistence in mastering new skills, whether in academics, sports, or arts.
Example Lesson: Confidence
Explanation: Angelina shows confidence in her abilities, which helps her overcome challenges and perform well.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to believe in themselves and their capabilities, boosting their self-esteem in various situations.
Example Lesson: Goal Setting
Explanation: Angelina dreams of becoming a professional ballerina and sets this as her goal, which guides her decisions and practices.
Real-World Application: Children learn to set personal goals and understand how their actions can be directed towards achieving these goals.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The book showcases Angelina’s creative expression through dance, inspiring imaginative thinking and artistic expression.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to express themselves creatively, whether in dance, art, or storytelling, fostering a love for the arts.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Several scenes depict Angelina practicing with her peers, highlighting the importance of working with others to achieve collective success.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of cooperation and how teamwork can lead to better outcomes in group settings like school projects or sports.