Author Profile
Katharine Holabird
5 Books
Katharine Holabird is an American author best known for creating the beloved 'Angelina Ballerina' children's book series. Working closely with illustrator Helen Craig, Holabird has penned numerous stories about the passionate, dancing little mouse that have captivated young readers for decades. Beyond the world of ballet, she has also written other charming children's adventures, including the 'Alexander' series.
Books in "Twinkle"
Fly straight into the Sparkle Tree Forest for the most magnificent garden party of the year! Twinkle the fairy and her best friends are wearing their favorite sparkly outfits to celebrate at Fairy Godmother's palace. The garden is filled with gorgeous rainbow roses, but Twinkle quickly notices that her absolute favorite color is completely missing.
Determined to fix the garden, she waves her wand, closes her eyes, and casts a quick little spell to add some pink to the flowers. Her magic instantly goes sideways, turning the entire party into a wild, fluffy paradise of pink candyfloss! With everyone watching and frustration running high, you will follow Twinkle as she scrambles to fix her messy magic and save the royal celebration before the Fairy Godmother finds out.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Dig into the magical soil at the Fairy School of Magic and Music! All the fairies in Twinkle's class are planting their very own garden, and everyone is excited to watch their beautiful flowers bloom. But while her friends grow spectacular blossoms, Twinkle's pot only sprouts plain, boring green leaves.
No matter what she tries, her stubborn little plant simply refuses to flower. It is incredibly frustrating to feel left behind when your classmates are succeeding, and Twinkle worries her gardening project is a total failure. You will find out what happens when she finally learns to slow down, offer her little leafy plant some special encouragement, and discover that the most amazing surprises often take just a little bit of patience to grow.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Get ready to meet the most unusual pet in the entire fairy kingdom! Twinkle has always dreamed of having an adorable, cuddly animal companion. When the Fairy Godmother kindly grants her and her classmates a special wish for Fairy Pet Day, Twinkle expects something sweet and fluffy like her friends' new pets.
Instead, she receives Scruffy, a messy, rambunctious, and highly mischievous little pet dragon! He is definitely not the elegant pet she asked for, and his wild behavior quickly causes chaos across the sparkling forest. You will join Twinkle as she struggles to tame her naughty dragon, learning that the most lovable friends do not always come in perfect packages, and that a little bit of patience can tame even the wildest magical creatures.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Grab your wand and prepare for your very first day at the Fairy School of Magic and Music! Twinkle is a feisty, energetic fairy who is incredibly eager to cast brilliant spells just like all the older fairies. There is only one problem: no matter how hard she concentrates, she simply cannot remember the magic words.
While all the other fairies in her class easily master their magical lessons, Twinkle's spells go hilariously sideways. From mixed-up charms to spectacular magical mistakes, her frustration grows with every failed attempt. You will follow Twinkle on a sweet and triumphant journey of persistence, discovering that it is completely normal to struggle when learning a new skill, and that practice eventually makes your magic sparkle perfectly.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Put on your party wings for the most spectacular birthday celebration in the Fairy Glen! Tomorrow is Twinkle's special day, and she is busy planning a super-sparkly party with all of her closest friends. Everything is perfectly prepared, right down to her beautiful, delicious pinkberry birthday cake.
But when a fierce nighttime storm unexpectedly blows through the forest, it wreaks absolute havoc on the fairy village. Twinkle wakes up to find her lovely decorations destroyed and her perfect cake completely ruined! It seems like her highly anticipated party is a total disaster before it even begins. You will join the fairies as they scramble to clean up the messy forest, learning how the power of a simple wish and the help of good friends can save the day.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
