Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Spinner, Stephanie; Malone, Peter |
| Publisher: | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Date: | 10/14/2008 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
Christmasjust isn’t Christmas without The Nutcracker! This beautiful book,which includes a fully orchestrated CD of the score, invites children todance, prance, and relive the ballet long after the tree comes down.
Peter Malone’s exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of TheNutcracker’s most memorable scenes: the Christmas Eve party, GodfatherDrosselmeyer’s spellbinding visit, and the ferocious battle between the MouseKing and the Nutcracker. Marie’s journey to the Land of Sweets, where theSugar Plum Fairy welcomes her with exuberant dancers from around theglobe—and toothsome desserts—springs to life as never before.
Stephanie Spinner’s lyrical text, Peter Malone’s jewel-like artwork, and asparkling performance of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music makethis a gift to inspire even the very youngest dancer.
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