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nenenest's review
5.0
Knew the brand but never read the original book. Impressed. Wonderful pictures and an excellent story. A bit unrealistic that once Angelina has ballet lessons she starts tidying her room, etc but it is a picture book about mice so realism isn’t really a top priority.
cwillett80's review
4.0
i sort of wanted her to be a boxer instead, but that's just the sort of child i was.
willbrouillard's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
j_rowley's review against another edition
3.0
Little mouse by the name of Angelina dreams of dancing. She dances everywhere – to the detriment of everything else. Her mother has had enough after Angelina accidentally breaks things. Her father comes up with the idea to give her dance lessons. This pinpoints her focus.
Good lesson in determination and that if you work for something, you can make it come true.
This one didn’t have staying power for my fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. Drawings were cute, but there were no calls to linger here.
Good lesson in determination and that if you work for something, you can make it come true.
This one didn’t have staying power for my fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. Drawings were cute, but there were no calls to linger here.
lcassan's review against another edition
5.0
One of my absolute favorites as a child. I loved the art. I even named one of my cat’s in college Angelina cause I thought it was amusing to name her after a mouse.
daumari's review against another edition
3.0
Funnily enough, I'm docking a star for the reason another reviewer hates the newer editions: gendered roles talking about getting chased by little boys versus other mice (are we starting the "they like you if they're mean" this early?) Mrs. Mouseling is doing most of the housework while Mr. smokes his pipe, I guess?
But the main theme is: enroll your kids in activities so they don't bounce off the walls to and from school and with hard work, will be big in their fields, I guess?
But the main theme is: enroll your kids in activities so they don't bounce off the walls to and from school and with hard work, will be big in their fields, I guess?
sincerelyadi's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
As a little girl I would have loved this book. The illustrations are absolutely stunning. Such an adorable read!