The Nutcracker

By E.T.A. Hoffmann and Niroot Puttapipat

Book Overview

An exquisite gift edition of The Nutcracker captures the spirit of the Christmas ballet in elegant illustrations--and delivers a glorious pop-up finale. The Nutcracker is one of the world's most popular ballets, telling the captivating story of Clara and the Nutcracker prince as they journey into a land of fantasy. Inspired by Marius Petipa's sets for the original production of the ballet, Niroot Puttapipat's delicate silhouette illustrations dance across pale, watercolor-washed backgrounds in a unique interpretation. Starkly beautiful, this keepsake edition evokes all the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve as Clara and the prince waltz between worlds--and culminates in a 3-D spread bringing the dreamlike Land of Sweets to life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763681253
• ISBN13: 9780763681258
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 12 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.4" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2