Synopses & Reviews
Itand#8217;s Christmastime, and Tallulah finally gets what sheand#8217;s been wishing forand#8212;a part in a
realand#160;ballet, a professional production of
The Nutcracker. Sheand#8217;s only a mouse, but she works as hard as if sheand#160;had beenand#160;castand#160;as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
On the night of the show, everything is perfect. But then disaster strikes! Does Tallulah have what it takes to become a real ballerina?
A well-told story, gorgeous illustrations, and a beloved character conspire to make a positivelyand#160;magical Christmas book.
Review
“{Jefferss] romantic, detail-rich illustrations are based on the Balanchine ballet...Jeffers offers a satisfying extension” The Horn Book
Review
“Jeffers lush watercolors...will wholly satisfy families...this treatment will earn curtain calls galore.” ALA Booklist
Review
“Energetic and child-friendly...Jefferss soft watercolors...capture both the drama of the classic story and the elegance of choreography.” Publishers Weekly
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“Skillfully retold with just a few lines of text per page...an excellent introduction to the ballet for younger children.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Review
A 2013and#160;Oppenheim Toy Portfolioand#160;Platinum Award Winner and#160; and#160; "Tallulah shines as a real little dancer with her own distinct style, learning step by step."
and#8212;Kirkus
"With expressive, insouciant watercolor illustrations, ballet terms like 'sissone' sprinkled sparingly throughout the text, and the obligatory glitter-heavy jacket art, this is a charming holiday choice."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"As in the previous Tallulah books, Boiger's muted watercolors offer understated elegance, while Singer gingerly addresses how the wisdom of caring adults and role models can bring valuable perspective to a moment of humiliation."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"An un-sugar-coated, but humorous, portrayal of life in the theater for young dancers--and an encouraging example for any reader."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling artist Susan Jeffers has created a
Nutcracker unlike any that has gone before, with a lovely spare text based on the ballet.
This is the perfect gift to share with children before they see The Nutcracker. Everyone who has seen the ballet will cherish it—as will anyone who enjoys stories where love triumphs.
Come, take a front-row seat. The world's most beloved holiday fairy tale is about to begin.
Synopsis
Caldecott Honor and New York Times bestselling artist 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 adventure only possible on a night like Christmas Eve. 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 charming tale that is a perennial favorite of children and adults alike.
Synopsis
Just in time for Christmas, Tallulah is about to get her fondest wish--a starring role in a real production of The Nutcracker!
About the Author
Susan Jeffers, a
New York Times bestselling artist, has won the ABBY from the American Booksellers Association, a Caldecott Honor from the American Library Association, and the Pomme d'Or de Bratislava. Her work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Her books, including
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and the perennial bestsellers
The Nutcracker and Robert Frost's
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, have sold millions of copies and have been published around the world. Susan Jeffers lives in Westchester County, New York.
Susan Jeffers, a New York Times bestselling artist, has won the ABBY from the American Booksellers Association, a Caldecott Honor from the American Library Association, and the Pomme d'Or de Bratislava. Her work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Her books, including Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and the perennial bestsellers The Nutcracker and Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, have sold millions of copies and have been published around the world. Susan Jeffers lives in Westchester County, New York.