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The Nutcracker
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
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