The Nutcracker

Reviewed by: Ann Marie Townsend - South Berwick Public Library, South Bertwick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 12, 2015

Review

Written by the author in 1991, this is newly illustrated edition by Sheila Beckett. A nice introduction to the classic ballet as a magical Christmas story for young children. This story is just right for young children, shortened and simplified, but nicely done. The illustrations go well with the text and preschool princess fans will enjoy this. It is also short enough to be read often and a good introduction of the story to be read before going to the ballet.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Balducci, Rita

Illustrator: Beckett, Sheila

Illustration Quality: good

Publisher: Golden Book/Random House

Book Type: picture book fiction

Genre: fantasy,romance

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: Choose Binding Type

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780385369930

Price: 3.99