The series is set in Chipping Cheddar, a place that is similar to 1920s London, and is inhabited by anthropomorphic mice.

In 2001, Angelina Ballerina, a British animated TV series based on the books, was produced by HIT Entertainment in the United Kingdom.

The series featured actress Finty Williams as the voice of Angelina, and Judi Dench as Miss Lilly.

A computer-animated revival Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps premiered on PBS stations in 5 September 2009.

A second revival was announced in 2015, was to be co-produced by Mattel (who acquired HIT Entertainment in 2012) and 9 Story Media Group.