Synopses & Reviews
Oh no! Emma is in trouble!
In this new version of the classic song, Santa comes to the rescue.
Susan Jeffers's artwork sparkles with the excitement of a magical journey, revels in the fun of the twelve preposterous gifts, and brings us home in time for a joyful Christmas morning.
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Praise for The Nutcracker: “Skillfully retold with just a few lines of text per page...an excellent introduction to the ballet for younger children.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Priase for The Nutcracker: “Jeffers lush watercolors...will wholly satisfy families...this treatment will earn curtain calls galore.” ALA Booklist
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Praise for The Nutcracker: “Energetic and child-friendly...Jefferss soft watercolors...capture both the drama of the classic story and the elegance of choreography.” Publishers Weekly
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“Jeffers uses her signature style to great effect. A whimsical, magical interpretation of a holiday classic, improved by the additional storyline and the charming narrator.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“The watercolor-and-ink paintings create an air of holiday magic, with attention-grabbing details.” Publishers Weekly
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“Lush, detailed...satisfying.” The Horn Book
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With graceful and amusing artwork, this brings new lief to an old favorite. Booklist Online
About the Author
Susan Jeffers, a
New York Times bestselling artist, has won the ABBY from the American Booksellers Association, a Caldecott Honor from the American Library Association, and the Pomme d'Or de Bratislava. Her work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Her books, including
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and the perennial bestsellers
The Nutcracker and Robert Frost's
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, have sold millions of copies and have been published around the world. Susan Jeffers lives in Westchester County, New York.
Susan Jeffers, a New York Times bestselling artist, has won the ABBY from the American Booksellers Association, a Caldecott Honor from the American Library Association, and the Pomme d'Or de Bratislava. Her work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Her books, including Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and the perennial bestsellers The Nutcracker and Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, have sold millions of copies and have been published around the world. Susan Jeffers lives in Westchester County, New York.