The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker
press the note to hear tchaikovsky's music
$33.99
- Hardcover
24 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2017
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Summary
The Story Orchestra: A Nutcracker Musical Adventure
It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house, filled with the scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint. Clara’s parents are hosting a party, and her brother Fritz is decorating the Christmas tree. Her godfather, a toymaker, arrives with gifts, including a special nutcracker for Clara. After it’s broken, the children are sent to bed.
The story follows Clara’s dream, where she battles a mouse king and journeys with her nutcracker-…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786030689 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1786030683 |
| Series: | The Story Orchestra |
| Author: | Jessica Courtney-Tickle |
| Publisher: | Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln Childrens Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 24 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 540g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 310mm x 273mm |
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Critics Review
‘The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention.’
‘The Nutcracker has got to be the best way to introduce children to the joys of ballet - and this sound book will really capture their attention.’
- Parents in Touch * ‘a clever way to show the way music and narrative combine and Courtney-Tickle’s illustrations are fittingly festive.’ * Achuka *
About The Author
Jessica Courtney-Tickle
JESSICA COURTNEY-TICKLE is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children’s stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals. Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.
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