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The Nutcracker [With CD]
Contributor(s): Spinner, Stephanie (Author), Malone, Peter (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0375844643     ISBN-13: 9780375844645
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2008
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Annotation: "THE NUTCRACKER "IS A Christmas tradition, and for most children it is their introduction to ballet. Here, in one beautifully illustrated book, is the story of the ballet and a 78-minute CD of Tchaikovsky's music performed by the
Utah Symphony Orchestra. Stephanie Spinner has written a brief, lyrical text about the little girl, Maria, and her Christmas gift of a wooden nutcracker doll who is transformed into a young prince. Together they fly to the Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy entertains them with lively and exotic dances from around the world. Peter Malone's exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of the beloved Christmastime ballet.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent
- Juvenile Fiction | Classics
- Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2007041524
Age Level: 3-7
Grade Level: PreK-2
Lexile Measure: 960 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.48" H x 10.42" W x 8.28" L (0.84 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Holiday - Christmas
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Read-A-Long
Review Citations: School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 98
Kirkus Review - Children 11/01/2008 pg. 1165
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2008 pg. 653
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2008
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 126237
Reading Level: 5.5   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Christmas just isn't Christmas without The Nutcracker This beautiful book, which includes a fully orchestrated CD of the score, invites children to dance, prance, and relive the ballet long after the tree comes down.

Peter Malone's exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of The Nutcracker's most memorable scenes: the Christmas Eve party, Godfather Drosselmeyer's spellbinding visit, and the ferocious battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker. Marie's journey to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her with exuberant dancers from around the globe--and toothsome desserts--springs to life as never before.

Stephanie Spinner's lyrical text, Peter Malone's jewel-like artwork, and a sparkling performance of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music make this a gift to inspire even the very youngest dancer.

 
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