A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker

The Story, Music, Costumes, and Choreography of the Fairy Tale Ballet

By Heather Alexander | Publisher: Workman Kids

About the book

Ballet enthusiasts of all ages will delight in the magical story of The Nutcracker and the magnificent ballet it inspired in this enchanted book packed with colorful illustrations, fun facts, history, music, and the love of dance.

Whether The Nutcracker is your first ballet experience or you’re already a master dancer, everything you love and want to know about this special, sugar-spun, snow-dusted ballet can be found in these delightful pages. Follow The Nutcracker as it makes its way from page to stage to become the world’s most popular holiday ballet. Learn all about the dazzling steps, spins, and jumps choreographed by Petipa, Ivanov, and Balanchine, and meet the famed composer Tchaikovsky. Special sections highlight some of the most famous dancers and companies that have brought the performance and the magic of this ballet to life.

Packed with charming illustrations showcasing the beautiful costumes and lavish sets, plus removable poster for you to color, A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker lets you to enjoy this magical ballet all year round!

Editions of A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker

EBook
ISBN 9780762475131

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Ballet enthusiasts of all ages will delight in the magical story of The Nutcracker and the magnificent ballet it inspired in this enchanted book packed with colorful illustrations, fun facts, history, music, and the love of dance.

Whether The Nutcracker is your first ballet experience or you’re already a master dancer, everything you love and want to know about this special, sugar-spun, snow-dusted ballet can be found in these delightful pages. Follow The Nutcracker as it makes its way from page to stage to become the world’s most popular holiday ballet. Learn all about the dazzling steps, spins, and jumps choreographed by Petipa, Ivanov, and Balanchine, and meet the famed composer Tchaikovsky. Special sections highlight some of the most famous dancers and companies that have brought the performance and the magic of this ballet to life.

Packed with charming illustrations showcasing the beautiful costumes and lavish sets, plus removable poster for you to color, A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker lets you to enjoy this magical ballet all year round!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker about?

Ballet enthusiasts of all ages will delight in the magical story of The Nutcracker and the magnificent ballet it inspired in this enchanted book packed with colorful illustrations, fun facts, history, music, and the love of dance.

Whether The Nutcracker is your first ballet experience or you’re already a master dancer, everything you love and want to know about this special, sugar-spun, snow-dusted ballet can be found in these delightful pages. Follow The Nutcracker as it makes its way from page to stage to become the world’s most popular holiday ballet. Learn all about the dazzling steps, spins, and jumps choreographed by Petipa, Ivanov, and Balanchine, and meet the famed composer Tchaikovsky. Special sections highlight some of the most famous dancers and companies that have brought the performance and the magic of this ballet to life.

Packed with charming illustrations showcasing the beautiful costumes and lavish sets, plus removable poster for you to color, A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker lets you to enjoy this magical ballet all year round!

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet

Where can I read a sample of A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780762475131

Is A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series A Child's Introduction Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker?

Heather Alexander

Who is the Publisher of the book A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker?

Workman Kids

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker is available as ebook(ISBN 9780762475131)

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