Overview

Get a front-row seat and experience the excitement of opening night as young dancers prepare for a performance of The Nutcracker. Thisfestive holiday picture book, created in partnership with American Ballet Theatre, is a perfect gift for young readers and dance fans.

'Twas the night before The Nutcracker and, sleepless in their beds,
these budding ballet dancers are rehearsing in their heads.

Children who dream of dancing in The Nutcracker will love this magical illustrated holiday story, told in the tradition of "The Night Before Christmas." Four young girls and boys experience the thrills of auditions, rehearsals, costume fittings, and finally the big event- opening night! It's a behind-the-scenes peek that will delight young dancers.

An afterword with original costume illustrations by Tony Award winner Richard Hudson makes this keepsake picture book both aspirational and informative.

ISBN-13

9780593180914

ISBN-10

0593180917

Weight

1.10 Pounds

Dimensions

10.44 x 0.43 x 10.31 In

List Price

$18.99

Format

Hardcover

Pages

40 pages

Publisher

Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Published On

2022-09-06



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