Author: Ernst Theodor Amadeus HoffmannPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : German fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
The Nutcracker
Author: New York City BalletPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481458299
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
"For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--
The Nutcracker
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448405469
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Clara, Fritz, and the Sugarplum Fairy--they're all here in the holiday story about a nutcracker who comes to life and guides a young girl through a fantasyland one magical Christmas Eve. This bright stocking stuffer is just in time for Christmas!
Author: E. T. A. HoffmannMary Engelbreit's Nutcracker
Author: Mary EngelbreitPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062387790
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
It is the night before Christmas! When Marie receives a handsome wooden Nutcracker from her dear uncle, she's thrilled. But under the richly decorated tree that night, something magical happens . . . and when her toy Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince, Marie is whisked off to Toyland for a winter adventure she'll never forget! The Nutcracker is one of the world's favorite holiday stories, and Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that joyful night, creating a picture book filled with movement and vibrant detail that even the youngest child will enjoy.
"Nutcracker" Nation
Author: Jennifer FisherPublisher:
ISBN: 9780300097467
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
"Fisher traces The Nutcracker's history from its St. Petersburg premiere in 1892 through its emigration to North America in the mid-twentieth century to the many productions of recent years. She notes that after it was choreographed by another Russian immigration to the New World, George Balanchine, the ballet began to thrive and variegate: Hawaiians added hula, Canadians added hockey, Mark Morris set it in the swinging sixties, and Donald Byrd placed it in Harlem. Americans understood and developed the ballet's themes - the pain and promise of childhood, the excitement of Christmas, the independence of its heroines Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the adventure of journeying to unknown lands and finding that "there's no place like home.""--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Smithmark PublishingThe Nutcracker
Author: Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110164169X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Based on the Balanchine ballet, this sumptuous package is the perfect gift for any fan of The Nutcracker-young or old. The nicely balanced text (not too much, not too little) captures all the best moments and sets the stage for Alison Jay's richly imagined art. Sharp-eyed readers will notice tiny details playing out thrillingly over the course of the story (keep an eye on the gifts under the Christmas tree!). From the cozy Christmas party to the delectable Marzipan Palace, Alison Jay's artwork is truly enchanting-a snow-globe version of The Nutcracker to read every night before Christmas and all winter long.
Jan Brett's The Nutcracker
Author: Jan BrettPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059310983X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Jan Brett's striking illustrations and the Christmas classic The Nutcracker are a match made in picture book heaven. When Marie and her brother Fritz receive a special Christmas nutcracker from their uncle, Marie immediately feels something magical. "He looks like a real boy," she mused. "A real boy with a secret, who came from far away." This feeling is only the beginning of the epic adventure she goes on with the Nutcracker—into the cabinet, through the battle with the mice, and finally to the magical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Jan Brett makes this classic her own by setting it in snowy Russia and adding whimsical touches to the favorite elements of the traditional ballet. Enjoying this book will be an instant Christmas tradition for families who love the ballet and those new to the story. As perfect a gift as Jan Brett's classics The Mitten and The Night Before Christmas.
Charlotte and the Nutcracker
Author: Charlotte NebresPublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593374924
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production. The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance. Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up. In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.
