Vampirina at the Beach-Vampirina Ballerina

by Anne Marie Pace

Overview

Summer's calling, so Vampirina's family takes a trip to the beach, where there are new games to play and friends to meet in this sweet addition to the Vampirina Ballerina series. Read the books that inspired the hit Disney Junior series!

When the summer moon is full, a beach trip is an epic way to spend the night. With her signature poise, Vampirina and her clan gear up for a festive time at the beach. Keeping her ballet lessons in mind, Vampirina demi-pliés on a surfboard, leaps for a volleyball, and finishes each competition with style, even if she doesn't always come out on top.

Readers will shout "Brava!" for this third gracefully ghoulish picture book by duo Anne Marie Pace and LeUyen Pham.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484773420
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/04/2017
Series:	Vampirina Series , #3
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

In spite of the adage to write what you know, Anne Marie Pace has never been a vampire, a ballerina, a groundhog, or a tow truck driver.  She is a picture book author whose latest book is MOUSE CALLS, illustrated by Erin Kraan, from Beach Lane Books (Simon & Schuster). Other books include GROUNDHUG DAY (Little, Brown), BUSY-EYED DAY (Beach Lane Books), SUNNY’S TOW TRUCK SAVES THE DAY (Abrams) and the four books of the VAMPIRINA BALLERINA series (Disney-Hyperion), which were adapted into the hit Disney Junior animated series VAMPIRINA. She lives in Virginia with her husband, three cats, and two dogs, and loves frequent visits from her young adult children.

LeUyen Pham has illustrated more than one hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Honor book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris and the bestselling Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. She is the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the bestselling graphic memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever. Her own books include The Bear Who Wasn't There and Big Sister, Little Sister. A graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, LeUyen lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Vampirina at the Beach:
"Perfect for existing fans of Vampirina and newcomers to this feisty character and her nocturnal world. A sublime seasonal storytime selection."
—Suzanne Costner, SLJ

From the Publisher

07/01/2017
PreS-Gr 2—Pace and Pham have combined their talents to create another mesmerizing story of Vampirina. It's time for Moon Monster Madness, so all the monster families head to the beach for a night of fun. The watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations bring the summer festival to life (or should that be undeath?). The protagonist's tips combine her optimistic outlook with her love of ballet. For instance, she says in a game of volleyball, "You must leap high, stay light on your toes, and always hit your mark." Vampirina's advice for beachgoers is always positive but never cloying. Vampirina and her friend try everything from surfing to building sand castles. Their participation in an underwater treasure hunt is depicted on a rich spread of blues and greens, filled with pops of color from pink starfish, purple coral, and the big red X that marks the spot. Pham's artwork delicately depicts nighttime scenes without making them appear gloomy or frightening. The four-page foldout of the dance contest is a feast for the eyes and shares some good advice: "Whether or not you come out on top, finishing with grace is what makes you a real winner." This is a story that will be read and reread, with new details springing out of the illustrations each time. VERDICT Perfect for existing fans of Vampirina and newcomers to this feisty character and her nocturnal world. A sublime seasonal storytime selection.—Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville, TN

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