"The Nutcracker: A Dancing Primer" by Alison Oliver offers a charming introduction to the beloved holiday classic. The story follows a young girl named Clara who receives a wooden Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. That night, her adventure begins as the Nutcracker comes to life, transporting her to a magical world where they battle the Mouse King and meet enchanting characters like the Sugar Plum Fairy. Through whimsical illustrations and a focus on dance, the book captures the beauty and joy of ballet while immersing readers in a tale of wonder, bravery, and the magic of Christmas. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Babylit .

There are 22 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2017 by Gibbs M. Smith Inc .

Alison Oliver is the illustrator of the popular BabyLit board books, including Jane Eyre and Moby Dick . Moon is the first book she has both written and illustrated. She lives and works in New York City, where she runs a design studio called Sugar. Visit her website at www. pure-sugar. com. Jennifer Adams is well-known for her cherished BabyLit board book series. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Greg Pizzoli won the Geisel Medal for his first book, The Watermelon Seed , and his subsequent books have continued to garner much commercial and critical acclaim. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.