Books with title The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet

This charming miniature theater invites children to create their own Nutcracker ballet — with the help of toy dancers to twirl, backdrops to change, a CD of musical selections, and a guide to staging scenes.For every child who has ever imagined flying off with Clara to the Land of Sweets — and for every child ready to be transported to the magical realm of THE NUTCRACKER for the first time — this beribboned theater is the ultimate gift. Inside you'll find:- A mini stage with changeable backdrops and scenery- Six main characters on sticks, for twirling onstage- Ten more characters available on punch-out sheets- A booklet retelling the story of THE NUTCRACKER and offering scene-by-scene staging instructions- A CD of musical selections from THE NUTCRACKER score- Intriguing facts about ballet history, Tchaikovsky, and Christmas traditions- Even a recipe for making sugar plums!

A Timeless Christmas StoryE.T.A. Hoffman's magical tale of an enchanted nutcracker, an evil mouse king, and a faithful young girl has been a holiday classic for generations. Combined here with the much-loved music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, the narrated story unfolds with a bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight time and time again. The celebrated actress, Claire Bloom, rose to international fame after her appearance in Charles Chaplin's movie masterpiece, Limelight. The classic tale of an enchanted nutcracker and an evil mouse king is paired with the sublime music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. A bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight, time and time again. An ALA Notable Recording.