BESTSELLERS in EDUCATION Shop All Education Books.ALA Booklist Energetic and child-friendly.Jefferss soft watercolors.capture both the drama of the classic story and the elegance of choreography. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Jeffers lush watercolors.will wholly satisfy families.this treatment will earn curtain calls galore.

Review Quotes Skillfully retold with just a few lines of text per page.an excellent introduction to the ballet for younger children. The worlds most beloved holiday fairy tale is about to begin. Everyone who has seen the ballet will cherish it-as will anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs. This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker. From the Back Cover New York Times bestselling artist Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet.

And for Susan Jeffers fans looking for extra content, an authors note is included at the end of the book, in which she explains what inspired her to turn this holiday tradition into a show-stopping picture book. With spare text based on the story in the ballet, this book offers a front-row seat to the enthralling tale that is a perennial favorite of adults and children alike. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets in this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated holiday classic. Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. This is The Nutcracker as youve never seen it before! Makes a lovely keepsake and gift.

(All Ages) Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can-with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitter-brushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. Lovely spare text and exquisite art make this a perfect holiday gift. About the Book Not just another Nutcracker, this version depicts just the ballet, instead of the extended fairy tale that Jeffers felt was too long for a young child.

The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers