Open this scrumptious holiday edition of The Nutcracker and magically recreate the motion, color, and delight of the classic ballet. Paper engineering wizardry allows characters to dance into life simply by turning the pages--with tabs for the reader to pull (or break). From the twirling Sugar Plum Fairy and the evil Mouse King to the little girl Marie and her Nutcracker Prince, the cast of beloved characters creates a wondrous theater effect as each steps out of intricately die-cut panels. From the first dancing swflake, beloved author Geraldine McCaughrean's retelling sparkles with enchantment and drama, her words exquisitely matched by Kristina Swarner's lumius, jewel-toned illustrations.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
145210669x
ISBN-13
9781452106694
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189554195
Product Key Features
Author
Geraldine Mccaughrean
Format
Picture Book,Sewn, Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Children's Fiction
Additional Product Features
Illustrator(s)
Kristina Swarner
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Geraldine McCaughrean has written more than 160 well-loved books and has received countless awards, including the ALA's Michael L Printz Award and the Carnegie Medal. She lives in Berkshire, United Kingdom. Kristina Swarner creates her exquisitely rendered illustrations by working in a mixture of linoleum print, watercolor, and colored pencil. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.