The Nutcracker

by Jane E. Ray

The ultimate children's gift edition of the beloved classic ballet story, The Nutcracker.Christmas Eve is the most magical night of the year, when the house is scented with wood smoke and spices, and there are secrets under every bed . . . When the clock strikes midnight, Clara's new nutcracker doll comes to life and leads her on a thrilling adventure, battling with the wicked Mouse King and his troops, then journeying to the Kingdom of Sweets. Retold simply and lyrically, with enchanting illustrations that capture all the joy and excitement of Christmas, this beautiful book from award-winning book-maker Jane Ray, this is the ultimate contemporary edition of everyone's favourite Christmas ballet story!

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books

18 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2017

About the author

Born in London, Jane studied art and design at Middlesex University. Her main study was ceramics and she didn't start to illustrate until she left college. Her first published work was a series of greetings cards for Roger la Borde, followed by some book jackets, and eventually black and white illustrations for a poetry anthology with Orchard Books.

Reviews

[Christina Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always loved the story of The Nutcracker and watching the ballet was one of my childhood Christmas traditions. Jane Ray is one of my favourite illustrators so this edition is just perfect! One that I am excited to share with my class and add to my Christmas book advent calendar.

[Emma Milne · Rating 4 out of 5]

good for little ones

good read for little ones. helps them understand the story if they are going to the ballet and introduces them to the characters

[Chelsea May xxx · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute children’s Christmas book. The illustration are beautiful xx