Books with title The Nutcracker

10-year-old Johnny's toymaker father has volunteered for service in the British Army of World War I. At first, his spirits are high as he completes basic training, but his tone becomes grim once he reaches the front. To ease his son's worries, Johnny's dad carves him little figurines that reflect his experiences in the war. Comprised of letters from his father, followed by Johhny's feelings, Lord of the Nutcracker Men is a haunting and poignant tale. Author Iain Lawrence has written numerous books for young adults, including Ghost Boy and The Smugglers.

B.E.S. Little People Shape Books feature simply told stories that are perfect for beginning readers, or for reading aloud to preschoolers. Cut into the shapes of their main characters, these rugged and appealing board books are sure to delight little readers. In Nutcracker, children discover the beloved holiday tale of a little girl named Marie who receives a wooden Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. She soon discovers that an evil Mouse King has cast a spell on him! Can Marie save her beloved Nutcracker?

Find a little magic this Christmas, inside The Nutcracker. Follow along as enchanted toys spring into action, epic battles are fought, and graceful dancers glide and twirl through an enchanted land. This charming holiday classic, featuring Natasha Kuricheva's lavishly painted illustrations, is packed with enough excitement and Christmas cheer for the whole family.

The American Nutcracker is a magical retelling of the classic Christmas children’s tale with a decidedly American twist. The American Nutcracker combines a story of nutcrackers and dolls come to life with the American log-cabin frontier ethos and the wide diversity of the American experience. A lively plot loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffman original and includes a nutcracker, a sugar plum fairy, a real girl looking to put the excitement back into Christmas, and a diversity of dolls who get involved in an adventure that includes Native Americans, magical happenings, and growing up.

The Nutcracker is new again. With Accord’s innovative AniMotion® windows, this Christmas classic gets a fresh and exciting look.The Nutcracker is a magical tale beloved by generations of children. Now, Accord's version brings a little magic of its own to this classic Christmas story. Packed with lift-the-flap AniMotion windows, The Nutcracker is a lavishly illustrated adventure with a simple story line that loosely follows Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet. Watch all of the familiar characters, from enchanted toys to epic battles and twirling ballerinas, come to life on the page with the magic of AniMotion. There's enough excitement here to make everyone's Christmas wishes come true.

A perfect picture book for children wanting to discover the magic of the Nutcracker.Marie awoke to the sound of the clock striking midnight. She looked up at the Christmas tree. It seemed to be growing taller and taller...Follow Marie on her magical Christmas Eve adventure in this wonderful retelling of E.T.A Hoffman's original tale. Romina Galotta's artwork brings this classic adaptation to life, creating a sumptuous tale of sugarplum fairies, sparkling lights and secret doorways.It is a book that will spark the imagination and capture the joy and excitement of Christmas for readers of all ages.

Rare - VERY HARD TO FIND - Original & Brand New Hardcover - "The NUTCRACKER" Usborne Book & Illustrated by Anna Luraschi. A Classic Keepsake Book beautifully illustrated! A gorgeous picture book with buttons to press to play tunes from the much-loved ballet. It is perfect for younger children, who will be enthralled by the magical story of the Nutcracker, which comes to life on Christmas Eve. A Perfect Gift.

Based on the Balanchine ballet, this sumptuous package is the perfect gift for any fan of The Nutcracker-young or old. The nicely balanced text (not too much, not too little) captures all the best moments and sets the stage for Alison Jay's richly imagined art. Sharp-eyed readers will notice tiny details playing out thrillingly over the course of the story (keep an eye on the gifts under the Christmas tree!). From the cozy Christmas party to the delectable Marzipan Palace, Alison Jay's artwork is truly enchanting-a snow-globe version of The Nutcracker to read every night before Christmas and all winter long.

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood! The show must go on as Daniel Tiger and his friends dance the Nutcracker ballet in this adorable board book with a padded cover and holographic foil! It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for Daniel Tiger fans!Daniel Tiger can’t wait to see his friends Katerina Kittycat and Prince Wednesday perform together in the Nutcracker Ballet! But when he arrives at the Enchanted Garden, Daniel learns that Prince Wednesday is sick and can’t dance! Can Daniel step in and save the show? © 2018 The Fred Rogers Company