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The Nutcracker

by New York City Ballet Publisher: LITTLE SIMON

A ballet classic in picture-book form

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A ballet classic in picture-book form

Based on George Balanchine’s production for the New York City Ballet, this 40-page picture book presents the familiar holiday tale through a visual approach shaped by the stage production. Its storyline follows the ballet’s choreography, while the illustrations draw inspiration from the production’s backdrops and scenery. The book connects a classic ballet story with the details of theatrical staging, making dance and its visual world part of the reading experience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in ballet or dance
  • Families sharing a holiday story
  • Young readers curious about stage scenery and ballet productions

Themes

Ballet and danceHoliday storytellingTheatrical sceneryPicture-book adaptation

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Book overview

The New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite.

The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous picture book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production.

The New York City Ballet's production of the Nutcracker is considered to be "the" leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can't travel to New York will be able to experience this colorful celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina's library and a holiday tradition for every family's bookshelf.
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