Sweet and inventive, this ballet fantasy features artwork by beloved illustrator Brett Helquist, old-fashioned drama, and just a touch of holiday magic. The Nutcracker Mice by Kristin Kladstrup, illustrated by Brett HelquistĪ young mouse must save her production of The Nutcracker in this charming holiday tale. This novels both retells the story of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms film as well as expanding upon the story with brand-new content, complete with beautiful full-page chapter opener illustrations. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: The Secret of the Realms: An Extended Novelization by Meredith Rusu Her best friend won’t talk to her, her grandfather is in the hospital, and every time she holds her teacher’s antique nutcracker in her arms while she dances, she goes somewhere else…somewhere with massive Christmas trees, a three-headed mouse king, and row of toy soldiers bigger than her. When Georgie is cast as Clara in The Nutcracker, it’s not at all as she’d hoped. Zombelina and her friend Lizzie are dancing in The Nutcracker. Young dancers and readers will love this family-filled, friendship-inspired picture book that brings Zombelina home for the holidays in another scary-good story! Nutcracker Retellings for Middle Grade and Teen Readers Nutcracked by Susan Adrian Zombelina Dances The Nutcracker by Kristyn Crow, illustrated by Molly Idle The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening. As the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl’s eyes light up as she’s introduced to the magic of the theater. It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. In this original retelling, set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, one little girl finds her voice as a musician thanks to her enchanting adventures with a magical toy. With breathtaking painterly illustrations, a deeply enchanting story, and a foreword written by celebrated dancer Misty Copeland, this picture book brings the recent film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms to life in a brand-new way. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: The Dance of the Realms by Calliope Glass, illustrated by Marco Bucci In pictures filled with wit and whimsy, drama, mystery, and magic, Lisbeth Zwerger transports us to the darkest reaches and brightest beauty of this fairy-tale world. This Nutcracker retelling rounds out the story depicted in the ballet. Hoffmann, adapted and illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger This keepsake edition evokes all the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve–and culminates in a pop-up finale that brings the story to life. Inspired by Marius Petipa’s sets for the original production of the ballet, this book’s silhouette illustrations dance across pale, watercolor-washed backgrounds in a unique interpretation. The storyline and illustrations of this picture book are inspired by the choreography and set design of the New York City Ballet’s famous production, as choreographed by George Balanchine. That night, she learns that her new friend used to be a brave soldier who fell in love with a real princess… The Nutcracker by New York City Ballet, illustrated by Valeria Docampo When Clara receives a wooden soldier from Uncle Drosselmeier, she falls in love with his big, kind eyes. Hoffmann, adapted and illustrated by An Leysen Starring an adorable toddler ballet class, this endearing companion to former dancer Rachel Isadora’s Bea at Ballet pares down the classic ballet to its most basic, child-friendly elements, making it perfect for preschool audiences. Nutcracker Retellings for the Very Young Bea in the Nutcracker by Rachel Isadora These recent Nutcracker retellings prove that the story continues to appeal to readers of all ages. This story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical world with a brave wooden soldier has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. A new movie version premiered this year, and new Nutcracker retellings regularly arrive in bookstores and libraries every holiday season. The story became a holiday classic after the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky set it to music to create a ballet in 1892. The story we know today as The Nutcracker was first written in 1816 by German author E.T.A. She prefers her books to include at least three excellent plot twists, which is why she usually reads the end first. She writes about women from history at, and about books, film, TV, and feminism at various other sites. Ann can often be found walking very slowly through the aisles of bookstores, making sure that nothing new has come out she doesn’t know about yet, and then eagerly telling people about them.
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