Angelina Ballerina
Angelina Ballerina is a children's book series by author Katharine Holabird and illustrator Helen Craig about a fictional mouse, Angelina Jeanette Mouseling, who first daydreams and then is training to become a ballerina. The first book in the series was published in 1983 and there have been sixty books in the series, of varying reading skill. The books are being rereleased as of 2022.
The brand was a product line through American Girl from 2001 to 2004.
As an American Girl Product Line
Holabird and Craig licensed products for Angelina Ballerina through American Girl from 2001 to 2004. This line was targeted at young children ages 3+. The line focused on small jointed-plush dolls, clothes, and accessories as well as the hardback books.
Target acquired the rights to the line's license in Spring 2004, and the American Girl products were retired then. Books continued to be written and are now published by Simon and Schuster; licensed products are available through various markets and brands, including animated TV episodes and toys.
Dolls
Outfits
- Angelina's Tutu
- Christmas Coat
- Princess Outfit
- Skating Outfit
- Angelina's Pajamas
- On Stage Outfit
- Gymnastics Outfit
- Sweet Dreams PJ's
- Star of the Show Outfit
- Invitation to the Ballet Outfit
- Camping Set (included camping outfit)
- Sunflower Princess Outfit
Accessories
- Angelina's Accessories
- Angelina's Mouse Doll
- Angelina's Stage Set
- Angelina's Piano
- Angelina's Stage Accessories
- Angelina's Gymnastics Accessories
- Angelina's Spring Basket
- Polly's Spring Basket
Furniture
- Angelina's Storybook Cottage
- Bed and Bedding Set
- Toy Chest and Dresser Set
- Couch and Table Set
- Easy Chair and Ottoman Set
- Cabinet, Sink and Stove Set
- Table, Chairs and Tea Service
- Angelina's Magical Magnetic Rooms
Books
- Note that while the books were published through American Girl during the duration of the line, the series has existed since 1983; these are a listing of the books published or republished with American Girl.
- Angelina Ballerina
- Angelina and Alice
- Angelina's Birthday
- Angelina's Ballet Class
- Angelina's Christmas
- Angelina's Halloween
- Angelina and the Princess
- Angelina on Stage
- Angelina and Henry
- Angelina's Baby Sister
- Angelina at the Fair
- Angelina Ice Skates
- Angelina Ballerina's Invitation to the Ballet
Children's Items
- Ballet Bag
- Leotard and Tutu
- Angelina T-Shirt
- Pink Dress for Children
- Angelina's Dress-Up Chest
- Angelina Robe
- Angelina Slippers
- Angelina Bedding (duvet cover and sham, throw pillow, and sheet set)
- Mouse Purse
- Angelina Tote
- Angelina Sleeping Bag
Videos and Other Activity Books
- Rose Fairy Princess Video
- Angelina in the Wings Video
- Angelina's Tea Party Activity Book
- Dance with Angelina Sticker Storybook
- Angelina Ballerina Puzzle Box Set
- Angelina Ballerina's Dancing Game
- Color Angelina's World
Collections
The first starter collection released could be purchased for $78. The collection consisted of the doll and book set, the Christmas Coat, Princess Outfit, Pajamas, Accessories, and the books Angelina's Baby Sister and Angelina and the Princess.
A later starter collection could be purchased for $90. The collection consisted of the doll and book set, the Christmas Coat, Princess Outfit, Pajamas, and the books Angelina's Christmas, Angelina and the Princess and Angelina on Stage.
The Angelina, Henry, Alice, and Polly doll sets could be purchased as a bundle for $68.
Trivia
- Angelina Ballerina items came in unique packaging that focused on the Angelina Ballerina brand. Furniture sets came in pink and white striped cardboard boxes with pink rope carry handles. Clothing came in paper bags or branded packaging with a carry handle, closing flap, and a clear window. Clothing came wrapped in pink tissue paper.
- Many, but not all, fabric pieces have an Angelina Ballerina tag in addition to an American Girl one. Plastic and wooden pieces are labeled as both American Girl and 2000 Hit Entertainment PLC.