My First Nutcracker

My First Nutcracker
Author: E. T. A. Hoffmann
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Ballet
ISBN: 9780525476870

After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and changes him into a handsome prince.

I Love the Nutcracker (My First Sound Book)

I Love the Nutcracker (My First Sound Book)
Author: Marion Billet
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9781338267204

This charming board book with exceptional quality musical sounds introduces little ones to six of the most iconic music segments from Tchaikovsky's classic ballet "The Nutcracker." Each spread features a button that triggers the sound. Full color.

The Nutcracker Comes to America

The Nutcracker Comes to America
Author: Chris Barton
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467788481

Every December, The Nutcracker comes to life in theaters all across the United States. But how did this 19th-century Russian ballet become such a big part of the holidays in 21st-century America? Meet Willam, Harold, and Lew Christensen, three small-town Utah boys who caught the ballet bug in the early 1900s. They performed on vaudeville and took part in the New York City dance scene. Russian immigrants shared the story of The Nutcracker with them, and during World War II, they staged their own Christmastime production in San Francisco. It was America's first full-length version and the beginning of a delightful holiday tradition.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker
Author: New York City Ballet
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481458299

"For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--

Charlotte and the Nutcracker

Charlotte and the Nutcracker
Author: Charlotte Nebres
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593374924

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production. The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance. Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up. In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.

A Very Young Dancer

A Very Young Dancer
Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Yearling Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1986-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780440492122

Photographs of a ten-year-old student in George Balanchine's School of American Ballet, supplemented by her descriptions of her feelings and experiences, provide insight to the excitement and hard work involved in auditioning and rehearsing for and playin

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker
Author: Susan Jeffers
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062199935

New York Times–bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can—with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. This is The Nutcracker as you’ve never seen it before! Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets in this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated holiday classic. With spare text based on the story in the ballet, this book offers a front-row seat to the enthralling tale that is a perennial favorite of adults and children alike. And for Susan Jeffers fans looking for extra content, an author’s note is included at the end of the book, in which she explains what inspired her to turn this holiday tradition into a show-stopping picture book.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Walker
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2012-10
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781406340426

For Christmas, Clara is given new ballet shoes and a nutcracker doll. The nutcracker comes alive, turns into a handsome prince, and the marvellous adventures begin. Clara and her prince defeat the king of the rats and travel to the land of sweets.

The Nutracker

The Nutracker
Author: George Balanchine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2003-08-15
Genre: Ballet
ISBN: 9780760746790

Photographs taken during the film production, capture all the elegant and rich movement of George Balanchine's ballet.