Ballerina dreams follow a sweet mouse as she learns the important things to remember, when working to achieve her goals.

This new addition to an already much-loved series follows little Angelina as she lives through the day of a dance presentation. From eating a healthy breakfast, being on time for practice, and finally, the showcase, she learns valuable lessons, which all ballerinas must remember as they strive to be the best dancers they can be. Each lesson is accompanied by a simple, highlighted phrase of wisdom. These can then be found again on punch-out clouds, which can be removed from the book jacket and hung around a mirror, on a wall, or anywhere else as reminders of important things to remember as a ballerina.

While the pages, obviously, have the goal of bringing across these words of wisdom, Angelina's small adventure never comes across as overly preachy. Instead, the phrases fall right along into her day, allowing the more exciting moments of getting ready for the show to stay on center stage. Plus, as Angelina fans already know, she's a mouse to adore.

The illustrations carry a beautiful, traditional flair, which brings the mice and the ballerina world across with details and love. It's fun to simply flip through these and sink into each scene.

This is a book young ballerinas are sure to enjoy...and the punch-out cards add just the right amount of extra fun. I received a complimentary copy and found this to be as sweet as I'd hoped it be. ( )