Review
"Children who are exposed to the ballet every Christmas will enjoy reading it on their own."--School Library Journal.
Review
"Children who are exposed to the ballet every Christmas will enjoy reading it on their own."--School Library Journal.
Book Description
Illus. in full color. In simple, clear language, children can follow the story of the Christmas ballet themselves, from the opening Christmas Eve party scene to the closing scene in which Marie and her Nutcracker prince bid farewell to the Land of the Sweets. "Children who are exposed to the ballet every Christmas will enjoy reading it on their own."--School Library Journal.
Card catalog description
A little girl helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches him change into a handsome prince.
From the Inside Flap
Illus. in full color. In simple, clear language, children can follow the story of the Christmas ballet themselves, from the opening Christmas Eve party scene to the closing scene in which Marie and her Nutcracker prince bid farewell to the Land of the Sweets.
From the Back Cover
"Children who are exposed to the ballet every Christmas will enjoy reading it on their own."--School Library Journal.
The Nutcracker Ballet: (Step into Reading Books Series: A Step 2 Book) ANNOTATION
A little girl helps break the spell on her toy nutcracker and watches him change into a handsome prince.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Illus. in full color. The magic of the beloved ballet is captured in this affordable edition. Art by a Caldecott Honor Book artist complements a succinct narration that is ideal for young children.
From the Trade Paperback edition.