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A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker

The Story, Music, Costumes, and Choreography of the Fairy Tale Ballet
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A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker by Heather Alexander is a delightful guide for young readers to the enchanting world of the Nutcracker ballet. The book blends storytelling with beautiful illustrations, offering insights into the characters, plot, and music of this classic holiday tale. Perfect for children, it captures the magic and wonder of the ballet, making it accessible and engaging for young imaginations.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful book may appeal to you if you enjoy introducing young readers to the enchanting world of classical ballet and holiday traditions. It provides a beautifully illustrated and accessible retelling of a timeless tale, perfect for sparking the imagination and wonder in children who are eager to learn about music, dance, and magical stories.

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A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker

A charmingly illustrated exploration of The Nutcracker ballet, from the story to the characters to the music, for kids aged 8 - 12 to enjoy.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
A charmingly illustrated exploration of The Nutcracker ballet, from the story to the characters to the music, for kids aged 8 - 12 to enjoy.

The Nutcracker is one of the world's most beloved and recognisable ballets. A holiday perennial, it is frequently the first ballet young people experience and remember for a lifetime.

This wonderfully engaging book introduces children, ages 8 to 12, to the story of the ballet, its history, the music and choreography, as well as all of the characters from Clara and the Prince to the Mouse King and the Snow Queen.

Special sections introduce children to some of the most famous dancers and companies that have brought the performance and the magic of the ballet to life.

Including a fold-out poster that young readers can remove and hang on their walls, A Child's Introduction to The Nutcracker is the perfect souvenir for the millions of young people who attend a holiday performance and have dreams of Sugarplum Fairies throughout the year.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762475124

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 100 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 760g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, A Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child's Introduction to Art. She is a former book editor living in Los Angeles, CA.

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