Angelina Ballerina -12 Chinese Children's Books
By: Katharine Holabird (Author) Helen Craig (Illustrator); translated by 舒杭丽 Originally Published In: United KingdomFormat: paperbackLanguage: Simplified ChinesePages per book: 23Lines per page: 1-10 linesPrice per book: $6.29Audio book: read by Luka® Originally published in 1983 and republished in 2008, the Angelina Ballerina (安吉莉娜, ān jí lì nà) series has become a favorite of children around the globe. Angelina is learning and growing, and dreaming to become the best ballerina she can. Not only will young ballet enthusiasts take the stories to heart, but also all children who love fun stories and sophisticated characters. Angelina is sassy yet caring, stubborn yet honest, mischief-making yet friendly, frustrated yet persistent...and always swirling and twirling! The detailed cross-hatch illustrations beautifully depict the mouse family's cottages and community. Although the story, with up to 10 short lines on each page, can be substantial, the Chinese translation is smooth and conv