Oh, to be a ballerina! It's a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can't see yourself in the mirror? And then there's wearing pink (not the most flattering of colors if you happen to be undead) and that nagging urge to take a little nip out of the other dancers. And worse of all STAGE FRIGHT!!!
"Readers will applaud this elegantly designed, well-told story. Brava, indeed."
—Kirkus
"Pham and Pace are entirely in sync in this sweetly goth "how to" for vampirettes.The underlying messages are familiar....But seldom have these lessons been expounded with so much charm."
—Publishers Weekly
"Pace’s funny, matter-of-fact advice...works in harmony with Pham’s expressive watercolor pen-and-ink artwork....Kids who aren’t into frilly will welcome this departure from typical ballerina books."
— Booklist
"Vampirina is just as endearing in her devotion to ballet as Katharine Holabird’s dancing mouse in the popular “Angelina Ballerina” series (Viking). This story of perseverance and determination will appeal to young dancers, who will identify with Vampirina’s struggles and cheer her on as she ultimately takes her triumphant bow on the flower-strewn stage."
— SLJ
"Pham’s illustrations steal the show, offering plenty of visual jokes for both vampire fans...and balletomanes....[T]he message that passion, dedication, and patience have beautiful results is inspirational for any reader."
— Horn Book
—Kirkus
"Pham and Pace are entirely in sync in this sweetly goth "how to" for vampirettes.The underlying messages are familiar....But seldom have these lessons been expounded with so much charm."
—Publishers Weekly
"Pace’s funny, matter-of-fact advice...works in harmony with Pham’s expressive watercolor pen-and-ink artwork....Kids who aren’t into frilly will welcome this departure from typical ballerina books."
— Booklist
"Vampirina is just as endearing in her devotion to ballet as Katharine Holabird’s dancing mouse in the popular “Angelina Ballerina” series (Viking). This story of perseverance and determination will appeal to young dancers, who will identify with Vampirina’s struggles and cheer her on as she ultimately takes her triumphant bow on the flower-strewn stage."
— SLJ
"Pham’s illustrations steal the show, offering plenty of visual jokes for both vampire fans...and balletomanes....[T]he message that passion, dedication, and patience have beautiful results is inspirational for any reader."
— Horn Book
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