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The nutcracker / retold by Stephanie Spinner ; illustrated by Peter Malone.
In this retelling of the original 1816 German story, Godfather Drosselmeier gives young Marie a nutcracker for Christmas, and she finds herself in a magical realm where she saves the nutcracker and sees him change into a handsome prince.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780375844645
- Physical Description: unpaged : col. ill.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann story. |
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| Subject: | Christmas > Fiction. Fairy tales. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | CEL JP Spinn | 31681002047934 | PICTURE | Checked out | 01/01/2026 |
- Baker & Taylor
The beautiful story of a wooden nutcracker who is transformed into a handsome prince is captured in this richly illustrated book that brings to life the ballet with a 78-minute CD of Tchaikovsky's music performed by the Utah Symphony Orchestra. - Baker & Taylor
In this retelling of the original 1816 German story, Godfather Drosselmeier gives young Marie a nutcracker for Christmas, and she finds herself in a magical realm where she saves the nutcracker and sees him change into a handsome prince. - Random House, Inc.
Christmas just isnât 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.
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Peter Maloneâs exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of The Nutcrackerâs most memorable scenes: the Christmas Eve party, Godfather Drosselmeyerâs spellbinding visit, and the ferocious battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker. Marieâs journey to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her with exuberant dancers from around the globeâand toothsome dessertsâsprings to life as never before.
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Stephanie Spinnerâs lyrical text, Peter Maloneâs jewel-like artwork, and a sparkling performance of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovskyâs unforgettable music make this a gift to inspire even the very youngest dancer.
