The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Press the note to hear Tchaikovsky's music
$31.50
- Hardcover
24 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2017
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Summary
It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air. Clara’s parents are having a party, and her little brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Clara’s godfather, a toymaker, arrives with gifts, including a very special one for her—a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. After Fritz breaks it, the children are sent to bed.
The story follows Clara in her dreams as she battles and defeats a mouse king, then trav…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786030689 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1786030683 |
| Author: | Jessica Courtney-Tickle |
| Publisher: | Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln Childrens Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 24 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 540g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 310mm x 273mm |
| Series: | The Story Orchestra |
| Audience Age: | 6-9 |
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Critics Review
‘The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention.’
‘The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention.’
- Parents in Touch * ‘a clever way to show the way music and narrative combine and Courtney-Tickle’s illustrations are fittingly festive.’ * Achuka *
Jessica Courtney-Tickle
JESSICA COURTNEY-TICKLE is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children’s stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.
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