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Belinda

BELINDA the big-footed ballerina will dance her way into your heart in this critically-acclaimed series. Although Belinda’s fabulously large feet do not keep her from pursuing her passion for dancing, they do land her in some sticky situations. Whether searching for new pointe shoes in Paris or enduring judges who won’t even give her a chance, Belinda solves her problems with grace and sweetness. Take a look!

book coverBELINDA THE BALLERINA (Viking, 2002)
Once there was a ballerina named Belinda. Belinda loved to dance, but she had two big problems: her left foot and her right foot. When people made fun of her, Belinda decided to give up dance forever. But what will she do without it? With her determination and spirit, she finds a way to continue doing what she loves best. Belinda takes center stage in this charming story in which the size of her feet is rivaled only by the size of her heart. Click for more...

 

book coverBELINDA IN PARIS (Viking, 2005)
All of Paris was abuzz with the news — Belinda the ballerina was coming to town! But when Belinda's extra-large ballet shoes wind up in Pago Pago by mistake, she and a young ballerina must hit the streets to look for a new pair. Along the way, Belinda befriends a trio of Parisians, each with his or her own problem. Can Belinda save the day and still find ballet shoes before her performance that night? Click for more...

 

 

book coverBELINDA AND THE GLASS SLIPPER (Viking 2006)
Belinda is auditioning for the Grand Metropolitan Ballet’s production of Cinderella. With her perfect feet, which happen to be huge, Belinda is a shoe-in for the lead. But a tiny-footed rival presents a big problem Miss Lola Mudge is the ballet’s newest dancer, and she always gets what she wants, even if it means stealing the show from Belinda! Can Belinda save the ballet from the jealous Lola? Buy the book…

 

 

book coverBELINDA BEGINS BALLET (Viking 2008)
Before Belinda was a ballerina, she was just a tiny girl… with two very big feet! Little Belinda does just fine with her extra-large tootsies until the drama teacher casts her as the clown in her school’s talent show. But Belinda’s big feet have a mind — and talent — all their own, and when she gets in front of the audience, they’ve got their own ideas about what kind of show to put on! Buy the book…

 
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