{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-with-cd-hardcover","title":"The Nutcracker [With CD] - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephanie Spinner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Malone\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristmas just isn't Christmas without \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e  This beautiful book, which includes a fully orchestrated CD of the score, invites children to dance, prance, and relive the ballet long after the tree comes down.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peter Malone's exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e's most memorable scenes: the Christmas Eve party, Godfather Drosselmeyer's spellbinding visit, and the ferocious battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker. Marie's journey to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes her with exuberant dancers from around the globe--and toothsome desserts--springs to life as never before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stephanie Spinner's lyrical text, Peter Malone's jewel-like artwork, and a sparkling performance of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music make this a gift to inspire even the very youngest dancer.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephanie Spinner is the author of many highly praised children's books ranging from the picture books \u003ci\u003eAlex the Parrot\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIt's a Miracle! A Hanukkah Storybook\u003c\/i\u003e and the Step-Up Classic \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e to the middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eAliens for Breakfast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eQuiver\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuicksilver\u003c\/i\u003e, young adult retellings of myths. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peter Malone has illustrated such classical works as \u003ci\u003ePeter and the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Flute\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAt the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World of King Arthur and His Court\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Odysseus\u003c\/i\u003e. His illustrations have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and on British Royal Mail stamps.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.28 x 10.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutcracker\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42176673349767,"sku":"9780375844645","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/fde2680014e94d3c7c56e9801d0868c9.webp?v=1733391643","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-nutcracker-with-cd-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}