For generations, The Nutcracker has been a cherished part of the Christmas season. It has inspired artists and audiences around the world. In this splendid edition, the beloved holiday fairy tale is perfectly paired with dreamlike paintings and a full-length music CD. Readers will be moved by the tenderness of the loyal Clara, the strength of the brave Nutcracker and the wickedness of the Mouse King in this enthralling tale of love, loyalty and the power of the human heart. A treat for both eyes and ears, this special edition is sure to become a treasured part of any holiday collection.
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From Publishers Weekly
Julie Paschkis's eclectic illustrations accompany this adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker, which includes some darker tales that never made it into the dance and a CD of Tchaikovsky's musical score, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Gr 1-5-This lovely adaptation is based on Hoffmann's classic story and includes a CD recording with selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. The text includes the often-omitted "Story of the Hard Nut," which is not part of the ballet but does serve to further readers' understanding of the cause of the conflict, and of the courage and goodness displayed by Clara. Paschkis's artwork ranges from single page to vignettes bordered with Christmas decorations relating to the action on the adjacent text, to a final, lush, double-page spread. An antique-beige background is warmly complemented by a palette of yellows, oranges, and bluish greens. Even if you have the versions by Maurice Sendak (Crown, 1991) and Janet Schulman (HarperCollins, 1999), you'll want to make room for this one.-L. F.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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It was Christmas eve. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Uncle Drosselmeier, Mouse King, Miss Clara, Princess Pirlipat, Master Drosselmeier New!
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It was Christmas eve. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hard nut Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uncle Drosselmeier, Mouse King, Miss Clara, Princess Pirlipat, Master Drosselmeier New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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