Any ballerinas in that Treehouse?

In the interests of analysis, and thanks to a very cooperative librarian, I have a obtained a complete list of Annika's borrowings since May. I'm very surprised to see how limited the list of authors is; I realised her thirst for Magic Ballerinas and the Magic Treehouse was overwhelming, but they make up such a huge portion of this list.  When Annika chooses her own books, she goes straight for her favourite authors; she will try new ones (especially if the word 'fairy' or 'princess' is featured prominently) but only when there are none of her favourites about.

The Aussie Bites selection was also surprising - I'm wondering if it's a coincidence that Sheryl Clark has written so many of the ones Annika chooses.  Are there that few Aussie Bites writers aiming for young girls? Finding stories set in a semblance of reality is so important, especially amongst the flood of badly written, over-princessified rubbish. (Katie Chase's Little Princesses are the exception ... imaginative AND well written; a pleasure to read aloud as well as beloved of the Bookmonster.)

A recent discussion of picture books on BubHub (parenting forum) made me think about whether or not Annika is exploring those options enough.  She does read Sofia's books as well, but more in passing.  But interesting, well written stories will always be improved by the addition of beautiful illustrations, whether you are five or fifty.

May -

The Too Tight Tutu, by Sheryl Clark (Aussie Bites).
Season of the Standstorms, by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: Magic Treehouse)
Hester the Jester, by Margaret Clark (Aussie Bites)
Elephant Mountain by Janeen Brian (Aussie Bites)
The Treasure of the Orkins by Tony Abbott (Series: Secrets of Droon)
Wandihnu and the Old Dugong by Elizabeth Wymarra (picture book)
Tale of the Outback Waterhole by Robin Skirrey (picture book)

June -
Susie the lifesaver by Sherryl Clark (Aussie Bites)
The Rain Princess by Katie Chase (Series: The Little Princesses)
If the Shoe Fits, by Krista Bell.
The Whispering Princess by Katie Chase (Series: The Little Princesses)
The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: Magic Treehouse)
Show and Tell by Bruce Dawe (Aussie Bites)
Problem Pony by Sherryl Clark (Aussie Bites)
Monday with a Mad Genius by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
The Peach Blossom Princess by Katie Chase (Series: the Little Princesses)
Carnival at Candlelight by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)

July -

Eve of the Emperor Penguin by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
Escape from JabarLoo by Tony Abbott (Series: Secrets of Droon)
Rosa and the Secret Princess by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Pirates of the Purple Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)

August -

Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
Dragon on the Red Dawn  by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
Joan of Art by Margaret Clark (Aussie Bites)
Blizzard of the Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
Daisy and Alice at the Princess Academy by Vivian French (Series: The Tiara Club)
Holly and the Land of Sweets by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Rosa and the Golden Bird by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Philomena Wonderpen is a teeny weeny doll by Ian Bone
Holly and the Rose Garden by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Summer in Enchantia by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Philomena Wonderpen is a very naughty teacher by Ian Bone
Animalia by Graeme Base
Moonlight on the Magic Flute by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
The Adventures of the Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton

September -

Holly and the Silver Unicorn by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
The magical world of fairies: enchanted tales from Fairyland by Nicola Baxter
Philomena Wonderpen is a school camp star by Ian Bone
Day of the Dragon King by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
Rosa and the Secret Princess by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Holly and the Dancing Cat by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
The rain princess by Katie Chase (Series: The Little Princesses)
Afternoon on the Amazon by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)
Firelight Friends by Sue Bentley (Series: Magic Kitten)
Rosa and the Three Wishes by Darcey Bussell (Series: Magic Ballerina)
Winter of the Ice Wizard by Mary Pope Osborne (Series: The Magic Treehouse)

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