The Nutcracker by Jane Ray
The ultimate children's gift edition of the beloved classic ballet story, The Nutcracker. Christmas Eve is the most magical night of the year, when the house is scented with wood smoke and spices, and there are secrets under every bed . . . When the clock strikes midnight, Clara's new nutcracker doll comes to life and leads her on a thrilling adventure, battling with the wicked Mouse King and his troops, then journeying to the Kingdom of Sweets. Retold simply and lyrically, with enchanting illustrations that capture all the joy and excitement of Christmas, this beautiful book from award-winning book-maker Jane Ray, this is the ultimate contemporary edition of everyone's favourite Christmas ballet story!
Exquisitely drawn retelling of this mouth-watering Christmas story, perfectly balanced between contemporary and classic * Metro *
A beautiful gift edition of this popular Christmas ballet story from the uniquely talented contemporary artist, Jane RayDelight in jewel-bright pictures and the stylish, timeless setting, as the story is retold with simple charm, perfect to engage and enchant a new audience * Surrey Advertiser *
Jane Ray's vibrant illustrations reinvigorate another seasonal classic * Cork Evening Echo *
A beautiful gift edition of this popular Christmas ballet story from the uniquely talented contemporary artist, Jane RayDelight in jewel-bright pictures and the stylish, timeless setting, as the story is retold with simple charm, perfect to engage and enchant a new audience * Surrey Advertiser *
Jane Ray's vibrant illustrations reinvigorate another seasonal classic * Cork Evening Echo *
Jane Ray's exquisite artwork has gained acclaim both in the UK and internationally, and she regularly shows her work at galleries and exhibitions. Jane won the Smarties Prize with The Story of Creation; The Story of Christmas was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award; and A Balloon for Grandad was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award. Jane's books for Orchard include the contemporary fairy tale The Apple-Pip Princess, the heartwarming The Dolls' House Fairy and the fabulously festive The Twelve Days of Christmas. She is also the illustrator of Heartsong, written by Kevin Crossley-Holland. Jane lives in London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781408336410 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408336413 |
| Title | The Nutcracker |
| Author | Jane Ray |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2015-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |