Synopses & Reviews
It is the night before Christmas! When Marie receives a handsome wooden Nutcracker from her dear uncle, shes thrilled. But during the night, something magical happens...and when her toy Nutcracker transforms into a handsome Prince, Marie is whisked off to Toyland on a winter adventure shell never forget!
The Nutcracker is one of the worlds favorite holiday stories. Now for the first time the beloved artist Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that magical night, creating a picture book filled with joyful movement and rich detail that even the youngest child will enjoy.
Review
A 2013and#160;Oppenheim Toy Portfolioand#160;Platinum Award Winner and#160; and#160; "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step."
and#8212;Kirkus
"With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
Synopsis
Just in time for Christmas, Tallulah is about to get her fondest wish--a starring role in a real production of The Nutcracker!
Synopsis
Itand#8217;s Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what sheand#8217;s been wishing forand#8212;a part in a
realand#160;ballet, a professional production of
The Nutcracker. Sheand#8217;s only a mouse, but she works as hard as if sheand#160;had beenand#160;castand#160;as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina?
A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positivelyand#160;magical Christmas book.
About the Author
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.
Marys dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her New York Times bestselling the night before christmas is already part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other treasured additions to a childs first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, Mary Engelbreits Nursery Tales, and Mary Engelbreits Fairy Tales.
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mothers own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Marys distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.
Marys dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her New York Times bestselling the night before christmas is already part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other treasured additions to a childs first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreits Mother Goose, Mary Engelbreits Nursery Tales, and Mary Engelbreits Fairy Tales.